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Conditions at Chesterman Beach in January
January: Peak Winter Power
Mid-winter in the North Pacific delivers the biggest, most consistent swell of the year to Chesterman. The average wave height sits at 2.6m (8.5ft) with a 12.5s period - true long-period, powerful groundswell that will have the sandbar lighting up. The dominant swell directions are WSW and W, with strong SW and SSW contributions, so the beach's west-southwest exposure is directly open to the energy. The challenge is wind. Offshore flow from the E and ESE is frequent in January, giving you 26% ideal surfing conditions, but westerly and NW winds can quickly turn the surface to mush. Weather is cold and wet: air temps average 5.1°C, water temp is 7.5°C, and over 10mm of rain per day is typical. Bring thick neoprene and be ready for winter.
Average Spot conditions at Chesterman Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chesterman 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 Chesterman Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chesterman 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 Chesterman Beach.