Conditions at Varkala in November
November: Peak Offshore Wind, But S-Swell Dominates
November sees the dry NE monsoon become fully established, delivering the best wind statistics of the year: ideal wind 56% of the time, with NNE (11.1%), NE (10.9%), ENE (9.1%) and E (5.7%) combining for a reliable daily offshore pattern. The downside is that the swell direction turns south-dominant: S 53.0%, making up the majority, with SSW 29.4% and SW 9.8%. Average height eases to 2.3ft (0.7m) with a period of 10.9s. For a SW-facing beach, the S component is less direct, meaning the surf can be a bit smaller and weaker in the bay, but the clean offshore wind will groom whatever S/SSW energy wraps in. It's a trade-off. When a proper SSW pulse aligns, November can turn on magic, playful surf. With water temp at 28.9°C and air 26.2°C, it's still t-shirt conditions. A good month for longboarding and high-volume shortboards.
Average Spot conditions at Varkala in November
Swell history for November
Wind history for November
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Varkala during November. 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 November.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Varkala for November. 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.