Conditions at Nago in January
January: Monsoon Swells, Onshore Winds
January brings the strongest average surf of the year at 4ft (1.3m) with a powerful 10.4 second period. The swell rose shows NNE energy dominating 57 percent of the time, with NE at 16 percent, N at 15 percent, and NNW at 11 percent. The truly optimal W-WNW-NW swell is very rare, so Nago is working mostly on north and northeast energy wrapping around the exposure. A significant chunk of the NNE swell sits in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with some 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets mixed in. The long 10.4 second period gives these waves punch and helps them hold shape despite the imperfect angle. Wind is the big issue: WNW 19 percent, NW 18 percent, NNW 13 percent, and W 11 percent create frequent onshore and cross-onshore conditions. Ideal offshore wind from the east-southeast quadrant is only 23 percent of the time. With air temps around 28.3°C, 7.8mm/day of rain, and water at a balmy 29.7°C, January surf is warm and powerful but often messy.
Average Spot conditions at Nago in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nago 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 Nago for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nago 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 Nago.