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Conditions at Pine Trees in January
January: Deep Winter Groundswell and Offshore Mornings
The North Pacific is at full roar in January, and Pine Trees sees its highest average swell of the year at 4ft (1.2m) with a powerful 13.4s period. The swell window is dominated by WNW/NW groundswell, with 47% from WNW and 15% from NW, much of it in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range, and occasional 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) sets when a strong low-pressure system aligns the fetch. The west/southwest directions that are most direct to the beach account for roughly a quarter of the observations, so the cleanest, most organized waves tend to come from W and WSW. Winds are ideal 28% of the time, usually from N/NNE to ENE; the early morning is your best bet before the afternoon W/SW sea breeze picks up. Water temp sits at 24.7°C and air temp averages 24.1°C, with rain around 2.5mm/day making for humid, tropical conditions.
Average Spot conditions at Pine Trees in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pine Trees 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 Pine Trees for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pine Trees 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 Pine Trees.