Conditions at Impossibles in January
January: Monsoon Mayhem
The northwest monsoon is in full swing across the Indian Ocean, and Impossibles feels the brunt of it. Average swell height sits at 5.5ft (1.7m) with a healthy 12.4s period, as Southern Ocean low-pressure systems continue to pump SSW-SW energy toward the archipelago. The wave rose confirms a 94% share from the SSW, SW and WSW quadrants, with the bulk of faces falling in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) 'pumping' category. However, the wind tells a different story-W and WNW flow dominates 53% of the time, gusting into the 20-30kph range, and the wind is ideal only 20% of the time. Expect lumpy, restless conditions, frequent rain (9.49mm/day), water temperatures of 29.2°C and air temps around 27.8°C. When a rare offshore window aligns with the long-period groundswell, the reef can still offer classic Impossibles barrels.
Average Spot conditions at Impossibles in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Impossibles 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 Impossibles for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Impossibles 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 Impossibles.