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T-Land - surf spot statistics
T-Land seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (September - November)
The transition from the dry to the wet season brings the most consistent and high-quality surf to T-Land. During these months, the Indian Ocean starts firing up long-period SW groundswells, while the trade winds relax, allowing for light offshore easterly breezes. This combination delivers clean, powerful waves in the 1-2m range with periods often exceeding 13s. The 'dry' side of the monsoon is still in effect, keeping rainfall minimal and winds from the ESE light. This is the window for perfection at T-Land.
Fair Surf Season (March, April, December)
Shoulder months offer a mixed bag. In March, the tail end of the west swell window still provides solid waves, but the wind regime is transitioning, leading to more variable conditions. April sees the trade winds strengthen, offering clean mornings but with swells shifting more southerly, reducing the direct hit on the reef. December marks the onset of the monsoon, bringing west-northwest winds that often ruin the surface, though the swell direction remains ideal. With careful forecast watching, you can score fun, punchy waves in these months.
Low Surf Season (January - February, May - August)
The heart of the monsoon season in January and February delivers ample west swell, but persistent onshore west winds make for lumpy, choppy conditions. Meanwhile, from May through August, the southeast trades become dominant, cranking up strong winds that create a windswell component from the south, which is far from ideal for the west-facing breaks of T-Land. Swell heights may be respectable, but the combination of poor swell direction and strong onshore or cross-offshore winds leads to subpar conditions. This is a time to look elsewhere or wait for a rare lull in the trades.
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Conditions at T-Land in January
January: Monsoon Onslaught
The heart of the northwest monsoon is upon T-Land, bringing a relentless pattern of westerly winds. While the Indian Ocean is active, generating solid WSW groundswell with periods around 11 seconds, the prevailing wind from the W and WNW spoils the surface. Only 10% of the time does the wind align from the east, offering a clean window. When it does, expect fun 1-1.5m waves, but patience is key. Most days you will be battling chop and onshore texture.
Average Spot conditions at T-Land in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at T-Land 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 T-Land for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at T-Land 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 T-Land.