Conditions at Mekakoz in January
January: The North Atlantic Flexes Its Winter Muscle
January is peak season at Mekakoz, with an average swell height of 7ft (2.1m) and a solid 12.8s period. The wave rose shows the Atlantic delivering in numbers: NW swells account for 31% of the energy, WNW for 21%, and NNW for another 9.6%, while wind waves from the north add punch to the mix. That means the beach is almost constantly exposed to long-period groundswell wrapping in from the storm tracks. The challenge, however, is the wind. Offshore flow from the south/southwest quadrant is ideal, and it occurs about 30% of the time, often behind a frontal passage as pressure momentarily rises. When the wind is offshore, the beach will be firing - powerful, hold-down-your-board, winter-perfect. But beware: WNW and NW winds blow over 10% of the time and can turn the same swell into stormy, cross/onshore slop. With an air temp of 9.9°C and 13.1°C water, it's a full hooded wetsuit session. High precipitation days are frequent, but the pulse of clean NW groundswell makes it all worthwhile.
Average Spot conditions at Mekakoz in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz.