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Conditions at Lucky Point in January
January: Peak of the Northeast Monsoon
January is the heart of the northeast monsoon and one of the most active months for raw swell energy at Lucky Point. The average surf height sits around 7ft (2.1m), with a dominant swell approach out of the ENE (57.1%) and NE (20.5%). Most of that energy arrives in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) class, and with an average period of 9.0 seconds it is punchy and powerful. The problem is that the wind is roaring from the same quadrant: NE and ENE winds combine for 71% of all observations, while the ideal SW/W offshore flow happens only 1% of the time. That gives Lucky Point plenty of size but very few groomed rides.
Air temperatures hover near 25.9°C, the water is a very warm 27.3°C, and precipitation is heavy at 11.71 mm/day. Keep the expectations in check and the board selection safe; unless the wind clocks west, this is mostly a storm-watching month.
Average Spot conditions at Lucky Point in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lucky Point 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 Lucky Point for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lucky Point 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 Lucky Point.