Thurso East in January
January is one of the best months for surfing at Thurso East.
Plan your trip to Thurso EastEvery 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: 2.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 9°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 7°C by day, 3°C at night
- Weather: 4 sunny days, 21 rainy days
Thurso EastScotland (Highland), United KingdomAdvanced only · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ WIC 29 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
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KlitmøllerDenmark · 730 km away · water 5°C2.7 m waves2
Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 309 km away · water 9°C3.6 m waves3
Newquay – Fistral BeachUnited Kingdom · 915 km away · water 10°C2.5 m waves4
Croyde BayUnited Kingdom · 832 km away · water 9°C2.6 m waves5
PorthlevenUnited Kingdom · 954 km away · water 10°C2.9 m waves6
Freshwater WestUnited Kingdom · 778 km away · water 9°C2.7 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Thurso East?
January is one of the best months for surfing at Thurso East. Waves 2.6 m, water 9°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 7°C.
How warm is the water at Thurso East in January?
About 9°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How big are the waves at Thurso East in January?
About 2.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Thurso East in January?
Around 7°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 4 sunny and 21 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Klitmøller (2.7 m waves), Tiree – Balevullin (3.6 m waves) & Newquay – Fistral Beach (2.5 m waves).