Bournemouth – Boscombe in January
January is a good month for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe (best: November–December).
Plan your trip to Bournemouth – BoscombeEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 9°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 8°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: 13 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Bournemouth – BoscombeEngland (Dorset), United KingdomBeginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BOH 7 kmWave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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GuinchoPortugal · 1461 km away · water 15°C2.9 m waves2
Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasPortugal · 1433 km away · water 15°C3 m waves3
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 1469 km away · water 15°C2.8 m waves4
Peniche – BalealPortugal · 1391 km away · water 15°C3.2 m waves5
Peniche – SupertubosPortugal · 1394 km away · water 15°C3.2 m waves6
Nazaré – Praia do NortePortugal · 1358 km away · water 15°C2.8 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Bournemouth – Boscombe
- Wetsuit Centre 1.4 km
- The Watersports Academy 6.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe?
January is a good month for surfing at Bournemouth – Boscombe (best: November–December). Waves 1.8 m, water 9°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 8°C.
How warm is the water at Bournemouth – Boscombe in January?
About 9°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Bournemouth – Boscombe in January?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bournemouth – Boscombe in January?
Around 8°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 13 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Guincho (2.9 m waves), Ericeira – Ribeira d'Ilhas (3 m waves) & Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha (2.8 m waves).