Conditions at Orrua in January
January: Deep-Water Power
The North Atlantic is running at full tilt in January. Orrua sees an average swell height of 2.1m (6-7ft) with a powerful 12.7s period, meaning long-period groundswell is almost always present. The wave rose is loaded in the NW (28%) and WNW (26%) sectors, with another 8% from NNW and a smaller N/NNE fill-in. This is a nearly ideal mix for the north-facing beach. Wind conditions are favorable around 43 percent of the time, with S and SSW offshore breezes combining for about 30 percent of all observations. The weather is cold and wet: average air temperature 9.8°C, water temperature 13.3°C and 3.65 mm/day of rain. January is all about thick rubber, step-up boards and patience - when the wind plays ball, the waves are exceptional.
Average Spot conditions at Orrua in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orrua 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 Orrua for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orrua 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 Orrua.