Conditions at Alwars in January
January: The Raw Engine of the Northeast Monsoon
The northeast monsoon is at full strength in January, and the data leave no doubt: ENE swell is the main event, accounting for nearly 49% of all waves, with another 19% from E and 16% from NE. In total, the favorable quarter - NNE through E - supplies roughly 84% of the incoming energy. Most of that is in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) and 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) ranges, pushing the average surf height to about 3.3ft (1.0m). The average period sits at 7.5s, so expect punchy, semi-choppy, rideable waves rather than lined-up groundswell.
The catch? The wind machine is blowing from the wrong side. NNE and NE winds combine for 74% of all observations, with ENE adding another 10%, putting a persistent onshore chop on this ENE-facing beach. Only 1% of the time does the wind swing into the ideal offshore W/SW quadrant, meaning quality windows are rare and usually short-lived. Air temperatures average 26.0°C, water is a warm 27.2°C, and rain is minimal at 0.45 mm/day, so despite the messy surface, a dawn patrol in a light land breeze is your best bet.
Average Spot conditions at Alwars in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alwars 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 Alwars for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alwars 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 Alwars.