Conditions at Panton in January
January: The Deep Midwinter Heavyweight
January is the height of Panton's winter season. The average swell is a substantial 3.3m (about 11ft), and with a 12.7s period this is powerful, long-period groundswell from the open Atlantic. The waverose is dominated by WNW (10.4%), NW (8.1%) and NNW (3.9%), with W adding another 5.3% - a concentrated supply of swell aimed directly at the exposed NNW-facing sand. Many waves sit in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) range, and there is a serious slice of XL energy above 8ft during the most active weeks. Winds are favourable from the SSW/SW nearly 29% of the time, creating the offshore textures that make Panton well organised and wally. Air temperatures average 8.9°C, with water still at 13.5°C, so a good session calls for full winter rubber and patience for the storm windows to align.
Average Spot conditions at Panton in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panton 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 Panton for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panton 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 Panton.