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Conditions at Point Dume in January
January: Depth of Winter, Peak Groundswell
January is prime time at Point Dume. The North Pacific storm track is fully active, and the dominant west swell (52 percent) combines with a healthy west-southwest (21 percent) component to put the beach right in the optimal swell window. Surf size averages around 1.0m (3-4ft) with a long-period 12.4s pulse, so most waves arrive in the powerful, rideable 2-3ft (0.5-1m) to 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with occasional bigger sets reaching 5-6ft (1.5-2m) from the WNW. The good news is the wind: ideal offshore conditions from N/NW/NNW prevail 67 percent of the time, and the frequent NNW/NNE flow helps hold the lines open. With average air temps around 13.3°C (56°F), 3.37 mm/day of rain and water at 14.0°C (57°F), come prepared with a winter suit and pick your windows between storms.
Average Spot conditions at Point Dume in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Point Dume 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 Point Dume for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Point Dume 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 Point Dume.