Where to go surf foiling in Asia in January
The 6 best surf foiling spots in Asia in January, ranked by wave height.
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Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best for surf foiling in Asia in January: Canggu – Batu Bolong (Indonesia), Weligama (Sri Lanka) & Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (Indonesia).
- Water at the top 10: 17–29°C.
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Canggu – Batu Bolong, Weligama & Mentawai Islands – Macaronis.
- For beginners: Canggu – Batu Bolong, Weligama & Zushi.
By continent
Canggu – Batu BolongIndonesia · water 29°C · air 29°C1.8 m wavesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km2
WeligamaSri Lanka · water 28°C · air 29°C1.1 m wavesBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ KCT 12 km3
Mentawai Islands – MacaronisIndonesia · water 29°C · air 29°C1.4 m wavesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ PDG 225 km4
Mui NeVietnam · water 26°C · air 30°C1.3 m wavesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DLI 92 km5
ZushiJapan · water 17°C · air 10°C0.9 m wavesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HND 35 km6
Kamakura – YuigahamaJapan · water 17°C · air 11°C0.9 m wavesIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ HND 35 kmThe 6 spots with the best surf foiling conditions in January, from years of weather data, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where is the best surf foiling in Asia in January?
Canggu – Batu Bolong (Indonesia): 1.8 m waves; Weligama (Sri Lanka): 1.1 m waves; Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (Indonesia): 1.4 m waves.
Where is the water warm in January?
Canggu – Batu Bolong: 29°C, no wetsuit; Mentawai Islands – Macaronis: 29°C, no wetsuit; Weligama: 28°C, no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: Canggu – Batu Bolong, Weligama & Zushi.
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