Gaukendi Bridge - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (January - February)

The northeast monsoon locks in a steady stream of offshore winds from the ENE to NNE quadrants, providing clean conditions for Gaukendi's west-facing breaks. Swell from the SSW-SW is moderate but consistent, averaging 1.2m with periods around 10 seconds. This is the peak window for quality waves, with the wind ideal over 57% of the time. Expect fun, punchy waves in the 1-1.5m range, often glassy and well-shaped.

Fair Surf Season (March & December)

As the monsoon transitions, these months offer a mix. March still sees frequent offshore winds (44% ideal) and building SSW swell with longer periods (11.2s), while December marks the return of the northeast monsoon with improving offshore wind percentages (32% ideal). Conditions are good but less consistent than the peak season, with a higher chance of onshore flow during swell episodes.

Low Surf Season (April - November)

The southwest monsoon dominates from April through November, bringing onshore winds from the W-SW quadrant for the majority of the time. Despite abundant and powerful swell from the Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean storms — especially from April through November — the wind direction is almost always opposing the optimal swell direction, resulting in choppy, blown-out surf. However, within this period, June through August offer occasional windows of offshore wind (especially from the east) during transitional weather patterns, providing brief opportunities for clean waves. November stands out for its maximum optimal swell percentage (54%), but the onshore flow is relentless.

August: Consistent, But Not Perfect

August continues the pattern of large, consistent swell with moderate offshore wind opportunities. Average wave height remains at 1.7m with a period of 11.1 seconds. The swell is overwhelmingly from the SSE (54.7%) and S (37.0%), making up over 90% of all events. Optimal SSW-W swell is minimal — only 6.6% — so direct, well-aligned waves from the full west-to-southwest arc are rare. Offshore wind is ideal 31% of the time, mainly from the E (3.1%), ESE (8.3%), and SE (17.6%). The SE wind is cross-shore for Gaukendi, but can still groom the waves. The best surfing often occurs with a light E flow and SSE swell, producing long, fast waves in the 1.5-2.5m range. August is a solid option for those willing to trade perfect direction for size and clean surface.