Conditions at Cave in January
January: The Heart of the North Atlantic Roar
January is the statistical peak of the winter season at Cave. The average combined swell height comes in at 8.5ft (2.6m) with a powerful long-period signal of 13.0s, putting the spot squarely in heavy pumping territory whenever the swell lines up. The wave rose is dominated by WNW, NW and NNW directions, but the truly direct energy for this southwest-facing beach arrives from W and WSW; those westerly swells are less frequent yet often the cleanest. Ideal offshore flow from NNE, NE, ENE and E blows 27% of the time, typically behind cold fronts as high pressure builds over the continent. Air temperatures average 11.5°C with 2.49mm/day of rain and water temperature at 14.4°C, so it is a cold, wet and powerful month. Expect a mix of firing, thumping peaky walls and occasional XXL sets that can make you re-evaluate your board selection.
Average Spot conditions at Cave in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cave 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 Cave for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cave 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 Cave.