Conditions at Lances Left in January
January: The Wet-Season Lull
January is the heart of the northwest monsoon, and Lances Left feels it. The average wave height is just 2-3ft (0.8m) with a modest 10.0s period, so most surf is rideable but lacks the heavy push of a true groundswell. Swell direction is overwhelmingly from the southwest quadrant - SSW 26%, SW 38%, WSW 24% - yet close to 80% of all readings sit in the small 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. The wind field is dominated by NW (22%), WNW (19%) and NNW (15%), with only 33% of the time considered ideal. W and WSW winds are an onshore threat, and daily rain averages 7.9mm/day. With water temperatures at 28.9°C and air in the 25-30°C range, it is a beautiful place to sit out the lull; pick the lighter-wind windows when a 10s SSW swell lines up.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Left in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Left 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 Lances Left for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Left 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 Lances Left.