Conditions at Varkala in July
July: The Monsoon Peaks... In Size and Chaos
July is the apex of the Indian monsoon with average wave height holding at 5.2ft (1.6m) and period at 10.6s. The swell direction is even more ons-WSW 48.4%, W 42.6% and SW 8.0%-all squarely in Varkala's swell window. This is big, raw energy. However, the wind is a nightmare for the average surfer: ideal wind is only 29%, and the wind rose shows a powerful NW flow (42.4%), with WNW (24.2%) and NNW (27.1%) also blowing hard. These cross/onshore winds turn the ocean into a washing machine. With air temperatures around 25.8°C, heavy precipitation (6.36 mm/day) and water temp at 27.3°C, the conditions are primitive. There are few, if any, cleanly surfable days. This month is best left to the biggest wave chargers or skip it entirely.
Average Spot conditions at Varkala in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varkala during July. 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 July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varkala for July. 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.