Conditions at Auroville in January
January: Northeast Monsoon Peak
January is deep in the northeast monsoon, and the numbers show why this is one of Auroville's best months for raw swell supply. Average surf height reaches 3.3ft (1.0m) with a period of 6.6s, and more than 95% of the total swell approaches from the preferred ENE-to-SE quadrant. The E and ENE directions combine for over 80% of the energy, with frequent 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) waves and occasional 4.9-6.6ft (1.5-2m) sets from ENE.
The limiting factor is wind. ENE and NE breezes blow around 49% of the time and are not the clean offshore direction this east-southeast beach needs, making the surf lumpy. The ideal W-to-NW wind windows are rare, with ideal surfing wind at 27% overall, so the best waves will come when a stronger northwest monsoon surge or a land breeze temporarily steers the local flow offshore. Air temperatures are pleasant at 24.9°C, water temperature is 26.6°C, and rainfall is low at 0.53mm/day, so it is an easy month to be on the beach when a clean window appears.
Average Spot conditions at Auroville in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Auroville 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 Auroville for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Auroville 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 Auroville.