Conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in January
January: Northeast Monsoon Gold
The Northeast Monsoon is in full control during January, and that is a very good thing for a west-facing beach. Offshore winds out of the NE to ESE quadrant blow clean and consistent, with ideal conditions roughly half the time. The average swell height is 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m), the average period is a solid 9.2s, and the swell directions are heavily weighted toward the W, WNW and NW - a classic westerly groundswell window. Most of the energy sits in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) band, so expect rippable, user-friendly waves rather than heavy barrels.
With only 0.04mm of rain per day, air temperatures around 27.2°C and water sitting at 27.9°C, January delivers some of the most comfortable surf days of the year. The main thing to watch is that NW energy can arrive slightly off the optimal angle for the beach, so the best lined-up sets usually show when the swell swings more westerly.
Average Spot conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks.