Majestics seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October & March)
October and March serve as the sweet spot at Majestics, balancing solid swell with the highest probability of offshore winds. October sees an average swell height of 1.4m with a period of 9.6s, often from the NE and ENE – perfect for this north-facing beach. The frequency of ideal south to southwest winds jumps to 18% in October, offering more clean windows than the heart of winter. March, at the tail end of the NE monsoon, delivers similar quality with 1.6m average swell and a 4% chance of perfect conditions, but the wind patterns start to become more variable, making it a gamble worth taking.
Fair Surf Season (November – February)
The core winter months from November through February are when the Pacific storm track fires up, generating powerful long-period swell that pounds the coast. January and December average over 2.1m at 9+ seconds – that's firing, heavy, and pumping. However, the prevailing northeast trade winds are strongly onshore at Majestics, corrupting the wave face a majority of the time. The ideal wind percentages plummet to just 2-6%, meaning you have to be patient and pick your windows. But when a cold front pushes through and the wind swings to the south or southwest, you get a combination of size and glass that makes the wait worthwhile. November and February are similar, with slightly less size but still plenty of power – the key is timing the wind.
Low Surf Season (April – September)
From April through September, the southwest monsoon dominates the region, bringing consistent southerly quarter winds that blow directly offshore at Majestics. This is great news for wind quality – ideal conditions occur 36-53% of the time from May to August. The trade-off is a dramatic drop in swell size, with average heights falling to 1.0m or less from May to September. The swell direction also shifts to more easterly and even southerly sources, which are not as optimal for this north-facing exposure. Nonetheless, these months offer fun, clean small waves perfect for longboards and grovelers, especially in the mornings before the seabreeze kicks up.
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Conditions at Majestics in January
January: The Northeast Monsoon's Fury
January is the heart of the northeast monsoon, delivering powerful and consistent swell from the ENE and NE. With an average height of 2.1m and period of 9.0s, these waves are solid, punchy, and often in the pumping to heavy range. Swell from the ENE alone accounts for 57% of wave energy, while NE adds another 20.5%. Unfortunately, the wind is nearly always a problem: NE and ENE winds blow 71% of the time, creating choppy, onshore conditions. Ideal offshore winds from the south to southwest occur only 2% of the time. When those rare windows align – often after a cold front passage – Majestics offers long, peeling walls with offshore texture. Patience is key; check the models for that elusive southerly shift.
Average Spot conditions at Majestics in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Majestics 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 Majestics for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Majestics 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 Majestics.
