Conditions at Varkala in June
June: Monsoon Power Meets Onshore Chaos
June is the start of the southwest monsoon and Varkala feels the brunt of it. The average swell jumps to 5.2ft (1.6m) with a period of 10.5 seconds, and the direction is as good as it gets: WSW 43.9%, W 37.4% and SW 14.4%-essentially 100% of all wave energy is coming from the SW quadrant. This is serious, powerful ocean. But the same system that creates the swell also destroys the surface: ideal wind dips to 20%, and the wind rose is dominated by WNW (31.9%), NW (31.3%) and NNW (17.0%), with W itself at 11.8%. That means: big, unsurfable, stormy conditions for most of the month. Heavy monsoon rain (9.82 mm/day) and water temp of 28.5°C complete the hostile picture. For the experienced charger only, on the rare day with a lull in the wind, there are serious, heavy waves. Surfing is for the dedicated.
Average Spot conditions at Varkala in June
Swell history for June
Wind history for June
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varkala during June. 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 June.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varkala for June. 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.