Conditions at Supersuck in January
January: Monsoon Slop with Hidden Power
The northwest monsoon has a stranglehold on Supersuck in January. The wind rose shows a heavy W-WNW-NW-NNW cluster (W 21.5%, WNW 18.2%, NW 10.5%, NNW 10.2%), exactly the onshore quadrant that wrecks this northwest-facing beach. Ideal offshore wind is present only 16% of the time, usually in brief early-morning lulls or when an ESE-SE flow sneaks under the monsoon trough. The swell story is still healthy: 1.3m (4-5ft) average with a 12.6s period, arriving almost entirely from SSW (42.4%) and SW (56.0%), with most waves in the 1-2m (3-6ft) class. A 12.6s period means powerful, long-period groundswell, but with around 8mm/day of rain and messy onshore winds, wave quality suffers. Surf is low-percentage - wait for a clean window and you will find punchy, hollow walls; otherwise expect lumpy, wind-blown lines.
Air temps around 26.6°C and water 29.5°C keep it tropical, though the wet season means frequent downpours. Patience is the name of the game.
Average Spot conditions at Supersuck in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Supersuck 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 Supersuck for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Supersuck 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 Supersuck.