This study investigates the directional characteristics of momentum flux, τ, under diverse wind-wave conditions in the Bay of Bengal (BoB). Using high-frequency data from an eddy covariance flux system deployed on a moored buoy, we identify various cases of wind-swell alignment and their resulting τ directions, with emphasis on seasonal variations. During June-August (JJA), when winds and swells are generally aligned, τ lies b...