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Conditions at Sunset Beach in January
January: The North Pacific Heavyweight
The Aleutian Low is in full control this month, and Sunset Beach sees its heaviest average swell of the year: close to 9ft (2.7m) with a long-period 12.8-second pulse. NNW and NW swells dominate the swell rose, combining for over 25% of the energy, with the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range taking the lead. The wind is still trade-influenced - ENE and E make up just over 40% of the observations - but ideal offshore wind windows peak at 27%, the highest of the year. Water temperature sits at 24.1°C, air averages 22.8°C, and rain is moderate at 1.99 mm/day. When the offshore east/southeast flow locks in, Sunset delivers some of the heaviest and most perfect waves on the planet.
Average Spot conditions at Sunset Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sunset Beach 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 Sunset Beach.