Conditions at Panaitan Rights in January
January: Prime Monsoon Gold
January is Panaitan Rights at its finest. The average swell sits at a clean 1.5m (5ft) with a powerful 12.1-second period, and nearly all of that energy arrives from the optimal W, WSW, SW and SSW quadrant. The SSW direction dominates at 37.5% and SW adds another 27.5%, with WSW responsible for the bigger 2-2.5m (6-8ft) sets. Offshore W and WNW flow combines for 46% of all wind observations, while the broader W-NW sector totals more than 63% - a huge offshore bias for a southeast-facing reef. With ideal conditions 48% of the time, expect clean, long-period walls in the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) range, plenty of rippable sections, and warm tropical conditions: air 27.4°C, water 29°C. The 9.5mm/day of rain mostly falls as tropical downpours between surf sessions, so don't let a passing squall fool you.
Average Spot conditions at Panaitan Rights in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panaitan Rights 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 Panaitan Rights for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panaitan Rights 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 Panaitan Rights.