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Conditions at Venice Beach in January
January: Midwinter Consistency with Clean Offshore Winds
January is one of the best months of the year at Venice Beach. The average swell height is 2.6ft (0.8m) and the average wave period is 12.4s, so the swell that arrives is long-period and powerful for its size. The wave rose is heavily loaded from the west: W supplies 58.9% of the swell, WSW adds 27.6%, and SW contributes 8.0%, which lines up perfectly with the southwest-facing beach. Most waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) fun-size range, about 16% of the energy reaches 3-5ft (1-1.5m), and occasional 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) sets keep bigger-wave boards honest.
Wind is the real story. Ideal offshore conditions occur 54% of the time, led by NNE at 19.0% and N at 11.9%, with a solid NE/ENE/E component as well. This keeps the west swell clean and lined-up, despite winter rain averaging 3.37mm/day and air temps around 13.3°C. Water temperature is 13.9°C, so grab a 4/3mm spring suit or hooded 3/2mm and chase dawn patrol windows after cold fronts pass.
Average Spot conditions at Venice Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Venice Beach 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 Venice Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Venice Beach 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 Venice Beach.