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.

November: The Return of the NE Monsoon

November marks a significant improvement. The NE monsoon begins to establish, and offshore wind jumps to 48%. The wind direction shifts, with NW (10.5%), WNW (19.0%), and W (23.1%) still strong, but the N (4.1%), NNE (2.8%), and NNW (6.1%) all increase. Swell from the optimal SSE, S, and SSW totals 48.3%, with the SSW (25%) and S (15.3%) leading. The average wave height is 1.1m, and the average period is 9.7s. The swell spectrum broadens, with contributions from the ESE and SE as well (10.3%). The quality improves markedly, with more days of offshore winds and clean, long-period swell. November is a solid month for Finnimas, offering consistent, fun waves with a good chance of scoring excellent conditions.