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South East Asia Monsoon

Before I start I need to let you guys know that I’m NO expert on weather. What I am about to write are general information based on my findings through the internet and books. So if you find me to be wrong in certain parts, do correct me by sending an email to info@ballzaction.com

The word “Monsoon” is derived from the Arabic word "Mausim" or also known as "the season of winds". This is how ancient Arabic traders describe a system of alternating winds, which blows persistently from the northeast during the northern winter and from the southwest during the northern summer. Basically South East Asia is affected by three major monsoons that is the southwest monsoon season, northeast monsoon season and the change over period or summer. Start and end of these seasons may vary from year to year, usually 3 - 4 weeks around the given changeover months.

The Southwest monsoon season usually starts from May to October. The season brings not much rainfall over areas on the west coast of South East Asia compared to the northeast monsoon but wind speeds may blow up to 20 knots creating huge swells hitting the shoreline on the west coast. This is the time, if you are living on the west coast to skim or go visit during this season. Even average wind speeds of 10 to 12 knots will cause superb swells to hit your shoreline. During days of stormy weather, storms can create winds squalls of winds up to 40 knots. So if you are looking for really huge swells, hit the beach during these storms but remember safety comes first. If you think the swells are getting too big or too strong for you it is always a good idea to pack up and leave.
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Southwest Monsoon (May – October)

The Northeast monsoon season starts from November to March. The northeast monsoon brings heavy rainfall to the east coast of South East Asia. This is also the mild period of the year and cooler temperatures are experienced in December and January. Wind speed is from 15 to 30 knots and blows for the majority of the season. So if you are living on the east coast this is the best time to hit the beach for a good skimming or surfing session. But always remember if the swells are getting too strong or too big for you please pack up and leave. We at POO Skimboards strive on safety.

Northeast Monsoon (November – March)

Summer or Pre-Monsoon season starts from March to May. This is the transitional period from the northeast to southwest monsoon. The weather becomes warmer and April is the hottest month. The winds are land breeze generated from localized highland temperatures and lower temperatures of the ocean. Wind speeds very from 4 to 20 knots but because the winds are blowing from inland out to the ocean there is not much swells during this time of year. This season is great for kite boarding because of the thermal breeze generated from inland blowing out to the ocean. If you are interested in kiteboarding do check out our kiteboarding course. You can also try kiteboarding using a skimboard. I heard it is the latest thing!

Asia is also affected by typhoons. There is an estimated 25 typhoons or tropical storms traveling towards South China Sea. This can create stronger winds and bigger swells across Asia but unfortunately these typhoons are unpredictable on when they will occur. August and September is generally the best time for typhoons so keep your eyes open.
In order to be prepared, regardless if there is a storm or just a normal day at the beach, I would suggest you check the internet on sites related to the weather a day before or stay tuned to the weather channel to get a forecast of the weather for the entire week. If you are traveling, do check the Internet or weather forecast news on your destination or the best way (what I always do) is to call up the hotel or the travel desk on info regarding the weather conditions there. This way it helps you choose your destination better if you are on vacation and want to skim at the same time and it prevents disappointments.
Southwest Monsoon (May – October) Northeast Monsoon (November – March)
Info taken from Poo Skimboard Malaysia. Pictures courtesy by Ed Krebs