Conditions at Tullan Strand in January
January: The Midwinter Engine
January is peak season at Tullan Strand. The average swell sits around 6ft (1.8m) with a 12.6s period, putting it squarely in the powerful long-period camp. Swell from the preferred west-northwest quadrant owns the data, with WNW at 26% and W at 23%, followed by NW (11%) and WSW (7%). More importantly, a significant chunk of that energy falls in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, meaning the outer sandbars and reef sections can link up with real force. Offshore winds from the east through southeast are present around 29% of the time, and when high pressure tucks into the North Sea or Scandinavia, Tullan turns glassy and hollow under cold winter skies. Expect air temperatures around 4.5°C, water temperatures near 8.6°C, and frequent showers with 4.34mm/day of precipitation; this is serious cold-water surfing that demands a 5/4 hooded suit, boots, and gloves.
Average Spot conditions at Tullan Strand in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tullan Strand 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 Tullan Strand for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tullan Strand 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 Tullan Strand.