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Conditions at Barrio in January
January: The Strength of the Northeast Monsoon
January delivers the peak of the Amihan season, with the average swell height reaching 5.6ft (1.7m) and the average period holding at 9.5s. The north-east facing beach is fully exposed to a persistent stream of NE swell, which makes up 57% of all wave observations, while ENE adds another 30% and NNE a further 5%. The majority of the energy sits in the 3-6.5ft (1-2m) range, and almost 14% of waves reach 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m), meaning there is plenty of power in the water. The frustrating part is the wind: NE and ENE winds combine for more than half the observations, frequently gusting into the 20-40kph range and making the surf lumpy and sectiony. With ideal offshore S/SW winds only occurring 4% of the time, the surfer must be opportunistic. Rain is high at nearly 17mm/day and the water sits at 27.7°C, but when the wind flips offshore after a monsoon surge, Barrio can offer heavy, fast and rewarding waves.
Average Spot conditions at Barrio in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barrio 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 Barrio for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barrio 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 Barrio.