The Streets seasonal overview
The Streets in the United States offers varying surf conditions throughout the year, with the best months typically being September through December. During this period, ground swell percentages increase significantly, peaking in September at 22%, while wind swell remains consistent or slightly elevated. Swell sizes also improve, averaging around 0.7–0.9m, providing more surfable waves. Wind conditions remain challenging year-round, with good wind days rare (10–18%), but late fall and early winter (November–December) see a slight improvement. The worst conditions occur in summer (June–August), where no-swell days dominate (52–61%), and swell size drops to 0.5m. Early spring (March) also shows decent ground swell (16%) but suffers from consistently poor wind conditions (85% bad). For the most reliable surf, target September–December when ground swells are stronger and swell size is more favorable, though always be prepared for tough wind conditions regardless of season.
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Conditions at The Streets in January
January at The Streets offers surfers a mix of conditions with moderate consistency. The average swell height sits at 0.8m, paired with a decent period of 8.7s, suggesting mostly manageable waves with occasional punchy energy when sets line up. The dominant swell directions are from ENE and E, which ensure moderately clean, surfable waves—particularly in the 0.5-1.5m range. However, larger swells (1.5-2.5m) occur less frequently, mostly from ENE and E, offering more powerful but less consistent opportunities. Wind conditions are hit-or-miss, with only 18% of days providing ideal offshore or light cross-shore winds (typically from W, WNW, or NW). Unfortunately, stronger onshore winds (10-30kph) from NE and E are more common, leading to choppy or less clean surfaces. For advanced surfers, patience and timing are key—wait for the ENE swells with lighter NW winds for the best sessions. Overall, expect smaller, playful waves with occasional quality days when wind and swell align.
Average Spot conditions at The Streets in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Streets 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 Streets for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Streets 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 Streets.
