Is January a good time for surfing at Cactus Beach?
January is a good month for surfing at Cactus Beach (best: June–September). Waves 1.8 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 26°C.
Plan your trip to Cactus BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 4 rainy days
Wave 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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JanGOOD
Esperance
Australia
2 m waves20° water27° air
1050 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ EPR 19 km
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JanGOOD
Bells Beach
Australia
1.7 m waves19° water23° air
1240 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AVV 40 km
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JanGOOD
Woolamai
Phillip Island · Australia
1 m waves19° water24° air
1330 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ MBW 66 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Australia in January →Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Cactus Beach?
January is a good month for surfing at Cactus Beach (best: June–September). Waves 1.8 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Cactus Beach in January?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Cactus Beach in January?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cactus Beach in January?
Around 26°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 4 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Esperance (2 m waves), Bells Beach (1.7 m waves) & Phillip Island – Woolamai (1 m waves).
