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Conditions at The Wedge in January
January: The North Pacific Groundswell Machine
January is statistically the best month of the year for surfable conditions at The Wedge. Average wave heights sit near 2-3ft (0.8m), but the average period is a solid 12.1s, and the wind is ideal 45% of the time. The swell direction is dominated by W (49.9%) and WSW (33.4%), with SW contributing 10.7%, meaning much of the energy will arrive from the west and wrap around the jetty. The long period is the saving grace - it allows the wave to re-organize over the shallow cobblestone and sandbar and produce the classic, wedging peaks. N/NNE/NE and NNW breezes make up a healthy portion of the wind rose, and only a small share of wind blows from the onshore S/SW quadrant. Air temperatures average 14.6°C, water temperature 14.2°C, and precipitation is 2.57mm/day. A 4/3 wetsuit is the standard uniform for what are often the cleanest, punchiest waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at The Wedge in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wedge 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 Wedge.