Conditions at Ombak Tujuh in January
January: Northwest Monsoon Crosswinds and Solid Groundswell
January serves up consistent Southern Ocean groundswell with an average height of 5-6ft (1.6m) and a powerful 12.1-second period. The bulk of the energy arrives from SSW (44.8%) and SW (24.9%), with a solid WSW contribution at 14%, putting the swell right in the sweet spot for Ombak Tujuh's southwest exposure. Most waves fall in the 1-2m (3-7ft) range, so there is plenty of push on the takeoff. The drawback is the northwest monsoon: WNW, NW and NNW winds combine for around 66% of the observations, and those cross-shore/alongshore winds often put an uneven texture on the face. Only 24% of the time is the wind truly ideal, so patience is key. Expect warm, tropical conditions with air temperatures near 27°C, water temperature around 28.9°C, and heavy rainfall of about 10.8mm per day-cloud buildups can spoil the lighter morning windows.
Average Spot conditions at Ombak Tujuh in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ombak Tujuh 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 Ombak Tujuh for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ombak Tujuh 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 Ombak Tujuh.