Conditions at Beacons in January
January: The Northeast Monsoon Settles In
January is one of the most reliable months of the year at Beacons. The average swell of 4ft (1.2m) combines with a 10.1s period, putting most waves in the powerful long-period groundswell class. While the waverose still shows a lot of E/SE energy, the swell that matters is there too - roughly 38% arrives from the optimal SSE, S, SSW and SW directions. The majority of sets fall in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, making the reef rippable and fun rather than out of control. On the wind side, the NE monsoon is locked in: NNE and NE flow dominate, with strong NNW and N contributions. Offshore wind is present 68% of the time, and that means clean, glassy faces for most of the month. Air temperatures hover around 27.3°C, water is 28.8°C, and rainfall is moderate at 4.09 mm/day, so you can expect plenty of sun between sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.