Conditions at Ninjas/Piddlies in January
January: Full-Bore Northeast Monsoon
The northeast monsoon is at its peak, with winds blowing from the NE and ENE a combined 70% of the time and speeds frequently in the 20-30kph range. That is straight onshore for this east-facing reef, and the surf quality reflects it: only about 7% of the month offers truly ideal offshore wind. The good news is swell direction. ENE swell dominates from the optimal eastern quadrant - ENE alone makes up 71.6% of all waves, and adding E brings the east quadrant total to nearly 85%. Nearly 44% of that energy sits in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. Average swell height lands at 1.1m (3.6ft), but the 6.7s period keeps things average and punchy rather than powerful. Expect surface chop and crumbly takeoffs on most days. Look for rare W/NW land-breeze windows to reveal the spot's clean potential. Air temps hover near 27.2°C with 1.93mm/day rainfall, and water temperature is 28.3°C, so it's boardies all day.
Average Spot conditions at Ninjas/Piddlies in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ninjas/Piddlies 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 Ninjas/Piddlies for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ninjas/Piddlies 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 Ninjas/Piddlies.