Conditions at Devil's Rock in January
January: Deep Winter Power
January is peak season at Devil's Rock. The average swell clocks in at 7-8ft (2.2m) with a long 13.3s period, putting it squarely in the powerful, long-period category. The wave rose is led by NW (32.5%) and NNW (28.7%), with a strong WNW contribution of 9.3%; true SW-W swell remains a small percentage, but the sheer size of the Atlantic groundswell more than makes up for it. Ideal wind blows 55% of the time, with ENE, E and ESE directions well represented in the wind rose, giving the beach its cleanest grooming sessions. Water temperature sits at 17.2°C, air temperature averages 13.8°C, and precipitation is moderate at 1.02 mm/day. It's cold, powerful, and when the offshore wind lines up, this spot can be genuinely heavy.
Average Spot conditions at Devil's Rock in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Devil's Rock 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 Devil's Rock for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Devil's Rock 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 Devil's Rock.