Conditions at Pools in January
January: North Atlantic Heavyweight
January is a serious month for Pools. Average swell height clocks in around 5ft (1.5m) with a strong 10-second period, and the North Atlantic storm track is delivering groundswell across the board. ENE and NE swells dominate the wave rose, but more than a third of the total energy comes from the N, NNE and NNW quadrants - exactly the directions that work this coastline. The catch is wind. Ideal conditions sit at 42%, so you have to thread the needle between ENE trade wind bumps and passing cold fronts. When those southerly offshore bursts arrive, Pools offers powerful, lined-up winter waves. Water temperature remains warm at 26.5°C with air temps around 25.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Pools in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pools 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 Pools for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pools 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 Pools.