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Conditions at Fitzroy Beach in January
January: The Summer Pattern Holds, Westerly Pulse Remains
January at Fitzroy opens the year with a solid summer pulse. The average swell sits at 1.6m (5ft) with an 11.4s period, and the spectrum is dominated by WSW and W groundswell, backed by a useful WNW-NW component. That is a reasonably good match for the northwest-facing beach, and most days deliver fun, rippable waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with a good share of 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) sets. The catch is wind: true offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE flow only appears around one fifth of the time, while onshore W/NW winds blow on a regular basis. Summer sea breezes tend to mush things out in the afternoon. Water temp is a balmy 19°C (66°F) and rainfall is low, so if you catch the dawn patrol before the breeze, the beach delivers clean, warm, long-period waves.
Average Spot conditions at Fitzroy Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fitzroy Beach 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 Fitzroy Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fitzroy Beach 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 Fitzroy Beach.