Conditions at Belongas Bay in January
January: Monsoon Momentum and Maximum Offshore Windows
The northwest monsoon is in full swing and Belongas Bay is wired. Average swell height sits at around 5ft (1.6m) with a powerful 12.4-second period, and the SSW/SW combination makes up more than 88% of the wave approach - squarely in the bay's preferred window. Most energy falls in the 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) range, with a healthy share of 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) sets. Offshore flow from N, NNE, NE and NNW helps push ideal surf wind to a solid 48%, so despite 8.09mm/day of tropical rain, the reefs can still string together clean, grinding barrels. Air temperatures hover near 27°C (80°F) and water temperature is a warm 29.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at Belongas Bay in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belongas Bay 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 Belongas Bay for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belongas Bay 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 Belongas Bay.