Conditions at Ekas in January
January: The Northwest Monsoon Hangover
Ekas opens the calendar in the middle of the northwest monsoon, and while the Southern Ocean is still pushing SSW/SW groundswell toward Lombok, the wind is the big story. Swell heights average around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) with a healthy 12.6s period; the wave rose shows the SSW and SW sectors combining for more than 95 percent of the incoming energy, with the biggest chunk sitting in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. However, W and WNW winds blow 48 percent of the time and are direct onshore, so the bay regularly turns lumpy and sectiony. Only 15 percent of January offers truly ideal surfing wind, and with 8.09 mm/day of rainfall, the water is warm at 29.3°C but often carrying runoff. Expect rideable but messy surf, and pick your windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Ekas in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ekas 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 Ekas for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ekas 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 Ekas.