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Conditions at Zuma Beach in January
January: North Pacific Powerhouse
January is one of the most consistent months for size and power at Zuma. The average swell height comes in around 3.3ft (1.0m) with a 12.4s period, meaning the water is filled with long-period groundswell. The wave rose is dominated by west activity at 52% and WSW swell at 21%, with a strong WNW component at 11%. Pure west swell is slightly west of Zuma's southwest-facing optimum, but it wraps into the beach, while WSW swell hits the spot almost perfectly. Offshore winds are near their winter peak, with ideal conditions 61% of the time, driven by N/NNE/NE/ENE flows that groom the faces. Air temperatures average 13.3°C, water temps sit at 14.0°C, and winter rains around 3.37 mm/day can create minor runoff, but the trade-off is sheet-glass conditions under post-frontal high pressure.
Average Spot conditions at Zuma Beach in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zuma 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 Zuma Beach for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zuma 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 Zuma Beach.