Conditions at Tafedna in January
January: Peak Winter Power
January is one of the most exciting months at Tafedna. The average swell sits at around 7-8ft (2.2-2.4m) with a 13.2s period, putting it squarely in the powerful long-period class. The swell rose shows a heavy NNW (29.6%) and NW (26.5%) signal, plus a useful WNW contribution (8.1%); while pure W is only 1.7%, the long-period nature of these NW/WNW swells wraps into the west-southwest exposure and produces strong, grinding surf. Onshore SSW/SW wind is a minor concern, and offshore/cross-offshore flow is behind that 60% ideal-wind score. Air temps average 15.5°C with water at 16.9°C, so winter rubber is still required. This is the month to wait for a storm low south of Iceland and score Tafedna at size.
Average Spot conditions at Tafedna in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tafedna 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 Tafedna for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tafedna 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 Tafedna.