Conditions at Two Ways in January
January: The Monsoon Machine
January is the heart of the northeast monsoon and the start of the true surf season at Two Ways. The wind rose is dominated by NNE/NE trade flow, but the critical N-NNW-WNW sectors keep the wave surface clean about 60% of the time. Swell directions are well spread across E/ESE/SE/SSE - a classic reflection of the northeast monsoon driving swell through the equatorial channel - with the ESE/SE/SSE/S window making up roughly 59% of the total spectrum. Most waves fall in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) category, supported by 0.5-1m (1.5-3ft) background energy, while the average swell height sits at 1.2m (4ft) with a 9.4s average period. That period is enough to give the reef a punchy, rideable shape, though long-period groundswell is not the main feature. Air temperatures hover around 27.3°C, water temperatures are a comfortable 28.8°C, and precipitation averages 3.63mm/day. It is a month where dawn patrol sessions with offshore N/NNW flow and clean ESE/SE lines are the rule rather than the exception.
Average Spot conditions at Two Ways in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Two Ways 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 Two Ways for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Two Ways 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 Two Ways.