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Conditions at Tago River in January
January: Peak NE Monsoon Grit
January is the apex of the northeast monsoon in the Philippines, and Tago River feels it. The average swell sits at a solid 6.5ft (2.0m) with a 9.6s period, and a huge share of the recorded waves arrive from the optimal N/NNE/NE/ENE window - most from the NE (56%) and ENE (23%). The tradeoff is clear: winds blow from the N/NNE/NE/ENE 63% of the time, which is onshore at this NE-facing river mouth. With only 8% of wind observations in the ideal S/SSW/SW/WSW offshore sector, even pumping 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) swell often ends up bumpy and textured. The best windows come when the Siberian High weakens or a passing trough flips winds to the south; those short-lived offshore days are where the beach truly comes alive.
Air temperatures average 25.6°C (min 21.2°C, max 30.1°C), water is a warm 27.8°C, and daily rainfall is high at 17.24 mm/day - expect humid, tropical conditions between sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Tago River in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tago River 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 Tago River for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tago River 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 Tago River.