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Conditions at Log Cabins in January
January: Deep-Water Groundswell Hits Full Stride
The statistical peak of the North Atlantic winter arrives with an average swell height of 2.7m (8.9ft) and a long 12.8s period. The biggest contributor is NNW swell at 16.2% of all observations, with NW close behind at 9.5%. There is also a solid background of NNE and NE energy at 5.8% and 4.6%, but it is the NNW-NW groundswell that makes Log Cabins truly fire. Heights are concentrated in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, with a meaningful share of 2.5m+ (8ft+) sets. This is pumping, heavy, firing surf when the direction locks in.
Winds are offshore 28% of the time, mainly because east and east-northeast trades dominate the surface flow - E at 23.1%, ENE at 17.8% and ESE at 7.0%. The E to ESE component blows straight offshore at this west-northwest-facing spot, while ENE is a cleaner cross-offshore line that still grooms the long-period groundswell. Air temperatures average 22.8°C and water is a warm 24.1°C. With precipitation near 1.99mm/day, keep an eye on passing cold fronts that can briefly flip the wind onshore. January is as good as it gets.
Average Spot conditions at Log Cabins in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Log Cabins during January. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Log Cabins for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Log Cabins for January. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Log Cabins.