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Conditions at Bogan River in January
January: The Summer Sweet Spot
January at Bogan River is classic southern-hemisphere summer surf: plenty of south-west groundswell energy but at a slightly smaller size. The average swell height is 1.4m (about 4-5ft) with a 12.0s period, and nearly 90% of all wave energy arrives from the SW-WNW quadrant-so the banks are almost always breaking. The bulk of the swell sits in the fun 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with a solid 22% of readings pushing 5-7ft (1.5-2m). You will not see many XXL days, but the quality can be very high.
The only thing to keep an eye on is the wind. The offshore quadrant (NE, ENE, E and ESE) blows 23% of the time, while SW/W/WNW onshore flows take up about 37% of the surface wind. When morning high pressure delivers that offshore E/NE breeze, Bogan River turns clean and lined-up. With air temperatures around 19.5°C and water at 20.7°C, January is warm-water surfing in a short-sleeve summer suit.
Average Spot conditions at Bogan River in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bogan River 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 Bogan River for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bogan River 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 Bogan River.