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Conditions at Humewood Pier in January
January: The Summer Standard
The new year begins with a solid 1.9m average swell at 10.8s, and the direction data shows why: SSW pulses dominate at 29.6%, with S at 16.9% and SW at 13.7%. Although the pier's optimum nominal window is north to north-east, the real energy arrives from the south-west quadrant, wrapping into the break and producing wave heights that settle mostly in the 1-2.5m (3-8ft) range. The average period of 10.8s keeps the waves punchy and rideable rather than square and raw.
Ideal wind reads 28% of the time, driven by a WSW component of 15.9% and SW flow of 12.4%. The counter side is the famous summer seabreeze: E swell-blocking wind totals 18.5% and ENE adds another 9.3%, so mornings are the key. With the water temperature at a balmy 20.4°C and air at 21.9°C, January is classic summer surf at Humewood Pier - clean early, textured by midday, and always carrying a bit of south-west groundswell.
Average Spot conditions at Humewood Pier in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Humewood Pier 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 Humewood Pier.