Conditions at Finnimas in January
January: The North-East Monsoon in Full Swing
January is the heart of the northeast monsoon in the Maldives. The wind blows from the NE-ENE quadrant a combined 56% of the time, giving Finnimas only a 49% ideal wind score. On the surface, the trade winds are strong but the directions are often cross-shore or slightly onshore for this SSE-facing reef. The swell distribution is heavily weighted toward ENE (20.1%) and E (20.5%), with a further 13.3% from ESE. Only about 27% of the wave energy sneaks in from the preferred SE, SSE, S and SSW directions. Average wave heights hold at 1.0m (3.3ft) with a fairly short 8s period, meaning the surf is fun-sized but often a little muted and disorganized. Water temperature sits at 28.5°C with an average air temperature of 27.3°C and moderate rainfall of 2.91mm/day. Expect plenty of groveling waves and the occasional longer-period set if a southern swell can sneak under the trades. Bring a shortboard and keep expectations low.
Average Spot conditions at Finnimas in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Finnimas 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 Finnimas for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Finnimas 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 Finnimas.