Conditions at Saltstein in January
January: Deep Winter Power Meets Post-Frontal Chaos
January is the statistical peak of the surf year at Saltstein, with an average swell height of 1.4m (4-5ft) and the longest average period of the year at 6.0s. Swell from S, SSW, SW and WSW makes up roughly 47% of the directional distribution, with the SW and WSW quadrants delivering the most 1-2.5m (3-8ft) surf. However, the North Sea is a windy place in midwinter: onshore SW/WSW winds blow more than a third of the time, and the average period still sits in the short-period windswell range. When high pressure builds over Scandinavia, NNE/NE offshore flow is common, and the 20% ideal-wind statistic comes alive. With air temperatures averaging -0.4°C and water temps near 3.8°C, this is serious winter surfing-break out the hood and booties.
Average Spot conditions at Saltstein in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltstein 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 Saltstein for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltstein 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 Saltstein.