Conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in January
January: Northeast Monsoon Chop
January is the heart of the northeast monsoon, and the surf is all about ENE-E swell plus onshore wind. The average wave height is around 3.3ft (1m) with a short-to-average period of 7s, so most pulses arrive in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range from ENE and E. This is actually a favorable swell direction for the ESE-facing beach, but the wind statistics tell the real story: NE and ENE flow combine for more than 60% of all wind, and only about 5% of the time is the wind truly offshore. The result is that clean lines are rare; expect lumpy, windblown conditions. Air temperatures are pleasant at 24.4°C and the water is a warm 26.4°C. Rains are light, so if a morning land breeze or a passing NW flow lines up, an early session can still be worth a look.
Average Spot conditions at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahabalipuram Shore Temple 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 Mahabalipuram Shore Temple.