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Conditions at Martinique in January
January: Midwinter North Atlantic Power
January is the heart of the storm season along Canada's Atlantic coast. Average swell checks in at 1.7m (5.6ft) with a punchy 8.7s period, and the wave rose shows a clear southern fetch: SSW (14.6%), SW (12.5%), S (9.9%) and SSE (6.6%) combine to put the bulk of the energy right in Martinique's optimal swell window. These waves are driven by deep extratropical lows and Nor'easters off the Eastern Seaboard, often intensified by a negative NAO pattern that pushes cold, dry northwest winds over the region. The wind rose is dominated by WNW, NW and NNW, which means offshore flow is frequent, translating to a 39% ideal wind score for the month. Air temps average -1.7°C and water is a frigid 2.7°C, so this is survival surfing; thick hooded 5/4 suits and warmest boots are mandatory. January can serve up clean, lined-up winter peaks when the timing aligns.
Average Spot conditions at Martinique in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Martinique 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 Martinique for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Martinique 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 Martinique.