Conditions at Mikado in January
January: East Swell vs. the Northeast Monsoon
January is Mikado's classic east-swell month, but the ocean often pays for it with bumpy wind energy. The swell rose shows 63% of the waves coming from the ENE/E/ESE/SE window, with the biggest stacks in the ENE (20.1%) and E (20.5%) sectors at 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m). That is exactly the directional window the reef wants, but the average period of only 8.0 seconds keeps the surf punchy rather than powerful, and the wind blows from the NNE through ENE sectors 74.3% of the time at 10-30km/h. Ideal offshore wind is just 17%. As a result, most days have waves, but they are lumpy and shifting; the best sessions happen when a brief NW land breeze cleans up the east swell. Air temps average 27.3°C, water 28.5°C, and rainfall is moderate at 2.91mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mikado in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mikado 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 Mikado for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mikado 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 Mikado.