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Conditions at Poro Point in January
January: The NE Monsoon and the Offshore Wind Slots
January is anchored by the northeast monsoon. A massive 59.5% of the swell energy comes from the N direction, 23.8% from the NNW and 13% from the NNE, leaving almost zero wave activity from the SSW-to-W window that Poro Point really needs. The average swell stands at 1.1m (3.5ft) with a 7.9s period, but being a SW-facing spot this northerly energy is largely shadowed by the headland. Winds are split between an offshore-bias NNW flow (19.2%) and onshore SSE (18.6%). When the N and NNE winds take over (41% ideal wind), the bumpy leftovers can near the grovelling zone; but with the SSE wind, the surface turns into a choppy mess. Air temperatures hold near 26.5°C and water 26.1°C, while rain is minimal at 0.56 mm/day. It's a warm, dry month with only marginal surf.
Average Spot conditions at Poro Point in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Poro 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 Poro Point for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Poro 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 Poro Point.