Conditions at Krishna River in January
January: The Post-Monsoon Lull
January marks the height of the Northeast Monsoon in the Bay of Bengal. The average swell is small at around 0.8m (2-3ft) with an average period of 8.1s, putting it right in that average, punchy, rideable range. Swell direction is split between E at 22 percent, ESE at 41 percent and SE at 29 percent, with a small but useful 6 percent from SSE. That means a fair amount of energy arrives from the east and east-southeast, which is not ideal for the SSE-facing beach. Winds are dominated by E and ESE flow, with additional SE, SSE and S breezes, so the surface is often onshore. The ideal offshore window from N, NNE, NW and NNW occurs about 19 percent of the time, usually during overnight and early morning land breezes. Air temperatures average 25°C and water temperature sits near 26°C, with very little rain. Expect small, rippable waves on those clean offshore mornings, but reduced quality once the E/SE sea breeze fills in.
Average Spot conditions at Krishna River in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Krishna River 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 Krishna River for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Krishna River 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 Krishna River.