Is January a good month to surf Siargao?

January is outside Siargao's main surf season (August–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Siargao in January?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Siargao in January?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 19.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.

Surf Siargao in January

Surfing Siargao in January: outside the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 28°C, 19.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

19.6 mm/day

Wind

24 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.7 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.3 m (8 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From NE (45°)

What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in January, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Siargao in January

Offshore of Siargao, waves in January average 1.7 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.1 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.3 m (8 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 seconds from the NE.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

January in the context of Siargao's surf season

Siargao's main surf season runs August–November. January is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is January a good month to surf Siargao?: January is outside Siargao's main surf season (August–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Siargao in January?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Siargao in January?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 19.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 24 km/h.