Conditions at Adonis in January
January: Peak Northeast Monsoon, Short on Power
The northeast monsoon is in full swing in January, with winds locking into the NE-ENE sector roughly 75% of the time. For southeast-facing Adonis, that easterly component blows cross-shore rather than cleanly offshore, so the surface is often a little lumpy despite a relatively low frequency of true onshore wind. The average swell is 1.0m (3.3ft) with a modest 8.0s period, meaning most of the energy is short-period and wind-driven from E/ESE, with a useful secondary ESE/SE/S window that can put lines directly into the reef. Ideal offshore flow only opens around 35% of the time, usually when the pressure gradient relaxes and the breeze backs into N or NW. With air temperatures near 27.3°C and a warm 28.1°C water temperature, it is comfortable but not particularly rainy, with just 2.91 mm/day of precipitation. Look for small, fun-sized mornings and prioritize the northwest wind windows.
Average Spot conditions at Adonis in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Adonis 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 Adonis for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Adonis 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 Adonis.