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Conditions at Spessard Holland in January
January: Peak Winter Punch
January is one of the most consistent months of the year at Spessard Holland. The average swell clocks in at 2-3ft (0.8m) with an 8.2s period-a classic mid-winter mix of locally generated windswell and distant North Atlantic groundswell. The dominant directions are E (22%), ENE (16%), NE (14%), and NNE (11%), all of which feed directly into the beach's east-northeast-facing pocket. While the bulk of these swells sit in the fun-sized 1-3ft (0.5-1m) range, there are enough 3-5ft (1-1.5m) ENE/NE pulses to keep things interesting.
The catch is the wind. Ideal offshore flow from the SSW-through-W quadrant blows only 24% of the time, and the rest is split between miles of E/SE junk and NNW/NW post-frontal breezes. The best windows come in the wake of a cold front, when the wind backs W/SW while lingering ENE/NNE swell wraps into the beach. Expect air temperatures around 64°F (17.6°C), water temps of 71°F (21.5°C), and occasional rain-surface conditions are often at their cleanest right after a front passes.
Average Spot conditions at Spessard Holland in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Spessard Holland 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 Spessard Holland for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Spessard Holland 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 Spessard Holland.