Conditions at Margara in January
January: Winter's Punchy North Swell
January is one of the heaviest months of the year at Margara. The average swell sits at around 6ft (1.8m) with a 7.0s average period, which in this corner of the United States means a solid, punchy mix of windswell and groundswell. The most common swell direction is ENE at 38.7%, but the better north/northeast directions combine for more than half of the total: NNE contributes 15.5%, NE 27.5%, N 4.0% and NNW 4.8%. Waves in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range are common, and there are scattered 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) sets, especially from the NE. Winds are dominated by E/ENE flow, with E at 37.3%, ENE at 29.7% and ESE at 12.7%; true offshore southerly winds arrive only 34% of the time. Expect clean, well-ordered surf when the wind swings S/SW and cross-shore chop when the trades blow.
Average Spot conditions at Margara in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Margara 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 Margara for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Margara 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 Margara.