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Epic Swell Alert for K59 / K61

January 07, 20263 min read

Epic Swell Alert for K59 / K61

Peak energy early Saturday with clean lines and favorable morning winds

Stoked to report some solid energy building at K59 and K61 this week. The forecast shows wave energy climbing steadily and peaking at 152 kJ early Saturday morning, well above our 100 kJ threshold for epic conditions. We’re looking at a strong finish to the week with clean, punchy surf on offer.

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Swell Overview

This upcoming swell delivers quality over size, with strong energy, good spacing, and favorable winds — a great recipe for K59/61.

  • Peak Energy: 152 kJ (early Saturday)

  • Swell Direction: South–Southwest to Southwest

  • Wave Height: 0.6–0.7 meters (around 2 ft)

  • Period: 12–14 seconds

  • Best Window: Early Saturday morning


Wave Energy & Timing

Energy starts building Wednesday morning around 129 kJ, dips briefly into the 80–90 kJ range Thursday midday, then ramps up again heading into the weekend.

  • Friday Afternoon: ~118 kJ

  • Friday Evening: ~149 kJ

  • Saturday Early Morning: Peak at 152 kJ

If you can paddle out around first light on Saturday, you’ll be hitting the swell right at peak energy with calm surface conditions — the sweet spot.


Wave Size, Direction & Period

Wave heights remain modest in the 0.6–0.7 m range, but don’t let the numbers fool you. With 12–14 second period energy, expect clean, well-spaced sets and punchy walls that work very well at K59 and K61.

  • Not massive faces

  • Plenty of power

  • Excellent shape for carving and down-the-line surfing


Wind & Surface Conditions

Wind is cooperating nicely this week, especially in the mornings.

  • Wednesday–Thursday: Offshore to glassy mornings with light northerly winds

  • Friday Morning: Offshore winds around 10 km/h from the NNW

  • Saturday: Glassy conditions overnight into early morning — the money window

Morning sessions will be the call all week, with Saturday shaping up as the standout.


Conditions at a Glance

  • Water Temp: ~27.2°C (boardshorts only)

  • Sky: Clear through Friday, partial clouds Saturday

  • Tides: Typical cycles with highs around 2 m in the morning and evening

  • Crowds: Early mornings recommended for lighter lineups


Best Time to Surf K59 / K61 This Week

Top pick:
➡️ Early Saturday morning at first light

Why:

  • Peak energy (152 kJ)

  • Calm, glassy conditions

  • Best combination of power and surface quality

Strong intermediate and advanced surfers will get the most out of this window.


Staying at K59 During This Swell?

When the swell lines up like this, staying right on the break makes all the difference. Wake up, check the surf cam, and paddle out within minutes — no driving, no guessing.

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Related Links

  • Live Surf Cam at K59

  • Accommodations at K59 Surf Resort

  • How to Get Here


Final Tip

Set the alarm early, grab your board, and enjoy this one. Conditions like this don’t need hype — the numbers speak for themselves.

See you in the water 🤙

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