Conditions at K59 in January
January: The Dry-Season Standard
January is K59 at its most user-friendly. The average swell height sits at 1.0m (3.3ft), but with a 12.1-second period this is proper long-period south groundswell rather than windswell. The waverose shows a near-total dominance of the southern quadrant: S swell accounts for 26.6%, SSW for 53.6% and SW for 6.1%, with most energy arriving in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) and 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) classes. In fact, the 0.5-1m class alone represents about 65% of all observations, which means plenty of groveling-to-fun-sized waves, though the long period adds push. Winds are outstanding for this exposed south-facing beach: the offshore window (N, NNE, NE, NNW) is well represented, led by NNE on 29.9% of the time and NNW on 10.9%. With 64% ideal wind, mornings are usually glassy and groomed. Air temperatures average 26.2°C and water temperature is 27.8°C, while precipitation is only 0.15mm per day - clean, warm and consistent.
Average Spot conditions at K59 in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at K59 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 K59 for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at K59 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 K59.