Conditions at Ikumi in January
January: The Winter Monsoon Wind Tunnel
January at Ikumi is ruled by the Siberian high pressure system. The wind rose shows WNW, NNW, and NW directions combining for over 50 percent of observations, while a secondary NNE flow adds a cross-offshore component. The ocean surface is often clean - yet the average swell height is only 2ft (0.6m) at 8.6s, which ranks as small and grovelling. The swell distribution is dominated by ESE (16 percent) and SE (12.3 percent), but sub-1m energy accounts for nearly all cases; waves over 3.3ft (1m) are rare. The favourable NE-ESE quadrant still carries about 30 percent of the total swell energy, but it lacks power. Ideal wind for surfing is present just 15 percent of the time, meaning that even modest swell is frequently accompanied by moderate NNE breezes that chop the face. Air temperatures are cold at 8.4°C with the water a comparatively mild 16.7°C, so a hood and booties are essential. Precipitation is low at 2.24 mm/day, so dawn patrols can often be dry even if frozen.
Average Spot conditions at Ikumi in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ikumi 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 Ikumi for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ikumi 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 Ikumi.