Conditions at The Wall in January
January: Full Winter Force
January is the heart of the surf calendar at The Wall, with an average swell height of 9.5ft (2.9m) and a mean period of 11.8 seconds. The dominant energy arrives from the SW and WSW, with SSW adding a solid secondary pulse-all optimal directions for this coastline. The wind is a blessing this month: ENE, E and ESE breezes blow offshore, keeping conditions clean and glassy 56% of the time. Air temperatures average only 1.9°C, and the water is a frigid 5.9°C, so thick rubber is essential. When a strong low-pressure system parks off the coast, January produces heavy, long-period, pumping surf that lives up to the hype.
Average Spot conditions at The Wall in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wall 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 Wall for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wall 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 Wall.