Conditions at Varkala in August
August: Monsoon Energy, Slight Optimism
August is the beginning of the monsoon's slow retreat. Average wave height drops slightly to 4.6ft (1.4m) and the period sits at 10.7s. Swell direction is still firing from WSW (50.5%), W (23.8%) and SW (21.9%), making for muscular, banked-up lines. The wind percentage improves a touch to 34% ideal, but the dominant flow is still NW (40.2%) and NNW (30.4%), so most days remain bumpy. However, with the wind occasionally backing to N-NNE, the surf can turn on quickly. Water temp is 27.3°C and rainfall is still high (5.21 mm/day). You won't have quality every day, but August offers more windows than July for a proper 4-5ft (1.4m) session on the outside, especially as the monsoon begins to pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Varkala in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varkala during August. 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 Varkala for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varkala for August. 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 Varkala.