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Conditions at The Point in January
January: Mid-Winter Trade-Swell Pulse
The Point starts the year right at the top of its wave-height range. Average swell height sits at 1.5m (5ft), average period is 10.0s, and the wind is ideal 64 percent of the time. Swell direction is overwhelmingly NE/ENE, with NE contributing 32.9 percent, ENE 25.5 percent, and NNE 21.2 percent, combining for nearly 80 percent of all wave energy. This is the heart of the winter trade-swell season, when strong pressure gradients in the North Atlantic send consistent, powerful lines toward the island. The bulk of the surf sits in that solid 1-2m (3-6.5ft) range, with a scattering of bigger 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) sets from the NNE and NE directions.
Steady ENE winds dominate at 36.0 percent, with significant E (17.8 percent) and NE (17.4 percent) contributions. For a west-facing setup, that is a classic offshore flow, keeping The Point clean and well groomed even when swell sizes are not huge. Air temperatures average 25.8°C while water temps sit at 26.5°C, and precipitation is a light 1.74 mm/day. It feels tropical, but the surf has genuine winter meat.
Average Spot conditions at The Point in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Point 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 The Point for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Point 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 The Point.