Conditions at Lakey Peak in January
January: Full-On Northwest Monsoon
The northwest monsoon is at its peak in January, and that means the prevailing wind is blowing straight onshore at Lakey Peak. The swell chart tells a slightly encouraging story: 76% of the surf arrives from the SW, with most waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and a long 12.8s period. That is very rideable groundswell. The problem is the wind. W, WNW and NW directions combine for over 45% of the wind distribution, with WSW and SW adding another 27% - a recipe for messy, lumpy surface conditions. Ideal offshore flow only occurs 10% of the time. With 7.17mm/day of rain and 29.4°C water, this is the classic wet-season struggle: plenty of energy underneath, but clean conditions are rare.
Average Spot conditions at Lakey Peak in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak.