Conditions at Kate's in January
January: Onshore Northeast Monsoon
January is the heart of the Northeast Monsoon, and it shows at Kate's. Winds blow from the NE (37.0%) and ENE (32.9%) most of the month, which means onshore conditions for this ESE-facing break. The ideal offshore wind window from W/WNW/NW/NNW is tiny, and the overall ideal-wind percentage is just 13%. The swell rose is the mirror image of what you might want: ENE dominates with 61.5% and E brings another 23.7%, but only about one-third of the total swell arrives from the optimal E/ESE/SE/SSE window. At a short 7.1s average period, the waves are rideable but marginal. Expect mostly 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) mush and the occasional clean window under a light NW breeze. Air temperatures hover near 27.2°C and the water is a warm 28.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Kate's in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kate's 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 Kate's for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kate's 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 Kate's.