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Conditions at Indicators in January
January: Mid-Winter Ground Swell Roars
January serves up the biggest, most powerful swell of the year at Indicators. With an average swell height near 5ft (1.5m) and a solid 10.0s period, the winter wave field is dominated by NE (33%) and ENE (26%) energy, with a strong secondary component from the NNE (21%). While those directions are not the textbook ideal for a west-facing spot, the 64% ideal wind score is anchored by offshore flow out of the ENE and E, which keeps the surface clean and the sandbars organized.
Air temperatures hover around 25.8°C under a mix of sunny and cloudy days, with modest rainfall of 1.74 mm/day, while water temperatures sit at a comfortable 26.5°C. The combination of longer-period groundswell and offshore winds means January is a prime month for surfers who want the heaviest, most consistent waves of the winter.
Average Spot conditions at Indicators in January
Swell history for January
Wind history for January
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Indicators 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 Indicators for your next trip in January.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Indicators 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 Indicators.