Conditions at Desert Point in January
January: The West Monsoon's Grip
Average surf height runs 5ft (1.6m) with a 12.4s period, so there is no shortage of long-period energy. Swell direction is dominated by SSW (34 percent) and SW (54 percent), with most of that energy in the 3-7ft (1-2m) range. That is the right size and period to make Desert Point look like a world-class left-hander, but the average wind is far from cooperative.
The west monsoon locks in onshore winds for most of the month: W totals 27 percent, WSW 19 percent and WNW 9 percent, while ideal offshore ESE/SE/SSE flow is present only 17 percent of the time. The result is bumpy, blown-out surface on a heavy reef break. Air temperatures hover near 27°C, water temperature is 29°C, and high rain totals around 9.9 mm/day add to the humid, stormy feel.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.