Conditions at Portsalon in January
January: Deep-Winter Heavywater
January is the biggest month in the Portsalon calendar. The average swell height climbs to 3.2m (10.5ft) with a 12.4s period, and the raw wave rose is led by west and west-northwest energy - W accounts for 12.5% and WNW 8.4% of observations. However, this NE-facing beach is best served by the NNE-to-E quadrant, and while that optimal window is a smaller slice of the total, it contains solid winter groundswell in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) class and occasional 2.5m+ (8ft+) bombs. Ideal offshore SSW-W winds blow only 26% of the time, meaning plenty of frontal systems bring onshore NE-E flow as well. With air temperatures around 4.8°C and water at 8.4°C, the combination of heavy swell, cold and rain (3.9mm/day) makes January a raw, high-reward month for experienced surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Portsalon in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Portsalon 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 Portsalon for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Portsalon 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 Portsalon.