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Conditions at Broken Head in January
January: Summer Trade Swell and Onshore Grind
With the subtropical ridge parked over the Coral Sea, January at Broken Head is all about easterly trade energy. The average swell is 5ft (1.5m) and the period sits at 8.6s - mid-period, punchy and very rideable when you find shelter from the wind. E and ESE swells account for nearly half of the total wave energy, and once you add NE and ENE, the favorable swell direction is present about 68% of the time. The catch is the wind: NNE, NE, ENE and ESE sea breezes are frequent, while true offshore SW-WSW-W-WNW flow happens only around 24% of the time. Air and water temperatures both hover near 24.7°C, and with 4.85mm/day of rainfall, the humidity is high. Early light westerly mornings are the play, giving clean but rippable banks on the east-facing beach.
Average Spot conditions at Broken Head in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Broken Head 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 Broken Head for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Broken Head 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 Broken Head.