Finnimas - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (December - March)

The heart of the North Indian Ocean winter brings a powerful shift in atmospheric dynamics, and Finnimas reaps the rewards. During these months, the strong NE monsoon establishes itself, delivering a consistent stream of offshore winds from the N, NNE, and NW quadrants. Combined with a healthy mix of long-period groundswells from the S, SSW, and SSE, this creates the most reliable and high-quality surf of the year. March stands out as the absolute peak, with a staggering 77% of swell coming from optimal directions and a remarkable 65% of days blessed with offshore winds. Expect punchy 1-1.5m waves on average, with occasional larger pulses, and wave periods regularly reaching into the 12-second range.

Fair Surf Season (April & November)

These transitional months offer a mixed bag. April sees the tail end of the optimal swell window, with strong S and SSW swells still rolling in, averaging 1m at 12-second periods. However, the wind picture becomes murky as the NE monsoon weakens and westerly flows increase, resulting in only about 51% offshore conditions. November marks the return of better conditions, with offshore winds climbing back to 48% and a more diverse swell spectrum, including the return of SSE and S groundswells. These months require a keen eye on the forecast – when the wind aligns, the waves can be excellent.

Low Surf Season (May - October)

The SW monsoon dominates from May through October, creating a challenging environment for Finnimas. While the swell is not absent – in fact, average wave heights increase to 1.3-1.5m with long 12-second periods – the wind is almost consistently onshore from the SW, W, and WSW. This aligns with the onshore directions at the break, meaning the majority of days are blown out with choppy, messy waves. The best chances during this period come from a fleeting weather window when a tropical disturbance passes to the north or a high-pressure system briefly nudges the winds northerly. July and August offer slightly higher offshore wind percentages (around 34-35%), but conditions remain marginal overall.

January: The NE Monsoon Holds Strong

January is dominated by the NE monsoon, with winds blowing from the NE and NNE 54.5% of the time, providing excellent offshore conditions at Finnimas. The offshore wind percentage sits at 49%, which is solid but not perfect. Swell comes primarily from the E and ENE (40.6%), but these directions are not optimal for the SSE-facing break. Only 26.7% of swell arrives from the preferred SE, SSE, S, and SSW directions, and most of that is in the 0.5-1m range. The average wave height is 1.0m and the average period is 8.0s, meaning waves are often on the smaller side and slightly short-period, producing fun-sized but not epic surf. When a true SSE or S groundswell aligns with a northerly wind, the waves become rippable and clean, but those windows are limited. Overall, January offers consistent, head-high waves with good shape when the wind cooperates.