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.

May: Deep Southern Swell, Dirty Wind

May deepens the southwest monsoon grip. Offshore wind remains scarce at 12%, while onshore winds from the SW-W quadrant dominate (over 56% combination). Swell heights increase to an average of 1.6m, and the period holds strong at 11.4 seconds. The swell direction is heavily concentrated from S (42.4%) and SSE (20.7%), but the optimal SSW-W sector contributes a significant 35.6%. This means the region is receiving high-quality, long-period swell from the southern Indian Ocean storms. Yet, the wind is almost always onshore, destroying the surface quality. Waves are often lumpy, with sections closing out. For the dedicated surfer, early mornings might see a brief window of cleaner conditions before the onshore flow kicks in, but consistency is poor. May is for those who prioritize size over shape.