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Conditions at Surfer's Beach in January
January: Deep-Winter Northern Pulse
January is ground zero for winter groundswell at Surfer's Beach. The average wave height sits at 5ft (1.5m) with a solid 10s period, and the N/NNE/NNW window - the angles that truly work on this NNW-facing beach - accounts for about 34% of the overall swell. The bulk of energy comes from NNE and NE, but the more north-tracking pulses are what produce the cleanest, most powerful waves. ENE winds dominate the local breeze at 41%, cross-shore and often textured, but the wind statistics still show 26% ideal conditions, usually when a cold front shifts the flow into the S/SSW offshore sector. With air temperatures at 25.0°C and water at 26.6°C, you can surf without a wetsuit. Watch the northern Atlantic lows - if the fetch lines up over open ocean, January can deliver pumping 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) sets.
Average Spot conditions at Surfer's Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Surfer's 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 Surfer's Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Surfer's 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 Surfer's Beach.