Conditions at Love Charms in January
January: Peak Season Perfection
January is a taste of the dry northeast monsoon at its best. The average swell sits at 1.2m (4ft) with a period of 9.4s, and the swell rose is dominated by E/ESE/SE/SSE directions - the optimal SE through S window for Love Charms. Most waves fall into the fun 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with a few bigger ones pushing 1.5-2m (5-6ft). Wind is ideal 67 percent of the time, as NNE/NE and NNW breezes blow offshore across the south-facing reef and carve clean faces.
Air temperatures hover around 27.3°C with relatively modest rainfall at 3.63 mm per day, and water temperature sits at a warm 28.8°C, so it stays tropical and glassy. Expect waist-to-chest-high waves on average, decent punch from the 9s period, and some of the most reliable conditions of the year. It may not be the biggest month, but consistency and cleanliness make it a standout.
Average Spot conditions at Love Charms in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Love Charms 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 Love Charms for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Love Charms 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 Love Charms.