Conditions at Easkey Right in January
January: The Deep-Water Engine Room
January is statistically the heaviest month at Easkey Right, with an average swell height of around 9ft (2.7m) and a powerful 12.5s period. The wave rose is dominated by W (13.9%) and WNW (11.9%) swells, with solid NW (7.0%) and NNW (6.6%) contributions - exactly the directions that put serious energy onto a north-facing reef. Heights in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range are the norm, and there are occasional waves over 8ft (2.5m) from the W, WNW and NW quadrants. The wind story is a bit mixed: S, SSW and SW winds together account for more than 30% of the surface flow, and the spot sees ideal offshore wind around 24% of the time. With air temperatures averaging just 6.7°C, water at 9.3°C and 4.45mm/day of precipitation, January is cold, wet and serious. When the low-pressure systems line up and the wind holds from the south, Easkey delivers the best waves of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Easkey Right in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Easkey Right 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 Easkey Right for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Easkey Right 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 Easkey Right.