Conditions at Lances Right in January
January: The Monsoon Sweet Spot
January delivers some of the cleanest conditions of the year at Lances Right. The average swell height is 0.8m (2.6ft) with a 10.0s period, and the wind is ideal for surfing 62 percent of the time. The wave rose is dominated by SSW and SW energy-26.3% and 37.5% respectively-with a solid WSW component at 24.2%. Most waves fall in the fun-sized 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, but 18% push into 3-5ft (1-1.5m), especially from the WSW and W windows. West-northwest through north winds keep the surface relatively groomed, and with air temps around 27.5°C and water at 28.9°C, you only need a light vest at dawn showers. January is prime time for clean, rippable right-handers.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Right in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Right 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 Lances Right for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Right 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 Lances Right.