Conditions at Varkala in December
December: Clean Lines and Micro Swell
December is the ultimate clean-conditions month for Varkala, but wave heights are at their seasonal floor. The average swell height is just 1.6ft (0.5m), with a long period of 10.9s. Swell direction is heavily biased to S (54.5%), with SSW 26.3% and SW 6.6%, so the energy is coming from a less-than-ideal angle. The trade-off is the wind: NE (16.4%) and ENE (18.5%) rule the wind rose, with NNE (8.8%) and E (7.0%) adding to the offshore percentage-ideal wind 38% of the time. The ocean can look like glass for days on end, with soft 2ft lines that are perfect for beginner lessons and longboarders. Precipitation is low (2.00 mm/day), air temps are mild (25.6°C), and water is 28.6°C. You'll need to chase the southern corners for the best shape, but when a groundswell sneaks in, December delivers that classic tropical winter stoke.
Average Spot conditions at Varkala in December
Swell history for December
Wind history for December
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varkala during December. 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 December.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varkala for December. 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.