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The Point - surf spot statistics
The Point seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
Winter unleashes the real power at The Point. As the North Atlantic pump intensifies, we see the largest average swell heights (around 1.5m) paired with long-period energy (10s) dominating the spectrum. Though the dominant swell direction is from the NE and ENE – not the ideal west – these storm-forced groundswells wrap effectively around the point, delivering punchy, well-shaped lines. The wind is offshore from the east over 60% of the time, keeping the waves clean. This is the window for the best chances of pumping, firing conditions.
Fair Surf Season (April - September)
Spring and summer bring a shift toward smaller, shorter-period swell. Average heights drop to 1.1m and periods dwindle to 7-9s. The swell direction remains stubbornly from the NE and ENE, but with less energy. However, wind quality actually improves to 73-91% offshore, meaning the waves that do arrive are often glassy and fun – perfect for groveling on the low-tide days. It’s a fair trade-off: you’ll get more consistent clean conditions, but you’ll trade power for summer softness.
Low Surf Season (June - August)
High summer is the quietest period at The Point. Average swell heights hover at just 1.0m with periods rarely exceeding 7s. The swell direction is almost exclusively from the ENE (over 60% of the time), producing weak, short-period windswell that struggles to break with any authority. While the wind is overwhelmingly offshore (86-91%), the lack of size and period makes for small, micro days. You’ll be groveling for waist-high sliders – but when a rare tropical storm or extra-tropical low aligns, the summer can serve up surprising sessions.
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Conditions at The Point in January
January: Winter’s Deepest Roar
The North Atlantic is in full fury, and The Point reaps the benefits. Average swell height hits 1.5m with a 10s period – a potent combination. Swell direction is heavily weighted toward the NE (32.9%) and ENE (25.5%), with a solid contribution from the NNE (21.2%). While these are not the optimal west directions, the long-period energy from these north quadrant swells wraps around the point, producing clean, powerful waves that can hold up well. Wind is offshore 65% of the time, dominated by ENE (36%) and E (17.8%) breezes, keeping the face smooth. When a storm track delivers a more westerly component, conditions become truly firing. Overall, a prime month for The Point.
Average Spot conditions at The Point in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Point 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 The Point for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Point 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 The Point.