Conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in January
January: Clean Trades, Average Waves
The Northeast Monsoon is in full swing, and Gaukendi Bridge enjoys the best wind statistics of the year with 57% ideal conditions. Winds blow predominantly from the NNO, NO, and ONO - all solidly offshore for this west-southwest facing reef - producing clean, lined-up surfaces for most of the month. The average swell height sits at 1.2m (4ft) with a period of 9.7s, meaning punchy but not overly powerful waves. Swell direction is the weak point: a massive 46% of the energy comes from the SE/SSE/S quadrant, while only about 18% sneaks in from the preferred SSW-SW-WSW-W angles. Expect mostly 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) waves that are fun and rippable, with occasional 5ft (1.5m) sets when a southern hemisphere groundswell pushes through. Water temperature is a balmy 28.8°C, air temperatures hover around 27.3°C, and rainfall is moderate at 4.49 mm/day. If you want clear, groomed conditions with fewer crowds, January is prime time.
Average Spot conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge.