Conditions at Moneglia in January
January: The Winter Engine Fires
January is one of Moneglia's most reliable months, averaging 0.8m (2.6ft) of swell with a period of 5.9s. The wave rose is dominated by SW, which makes up a huge 31% of all wave energy, while SSW and S add another 12%. Combined, this is exactly the directional window that this SSW-facing beach wants. However, most of this swell is still short-period - frequently under 6s - so it tends to be punchy, wind-swell-like and a little sectiony. The good news is that ideal offshore wind occurs 22% of the time, typically as N, NNE, NE or NNW winds behind a passing low. Water temperature is 14.3°C, air temps average 10.5°C, and with 2.08 mm/day of precipitation, you have to stay flexible. The best days are cold, blue and offshore with 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) waves reeling down the beach.
Average Spot conditions at Moneglia in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Moneglia 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 Moneglia for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Moneglia 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 Moneglia.