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Manapad Point (Alwars) surfForecast / Tamil Nadu / India
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 IST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manapad Point (Alwars) this week:
The surf forecast for Manapad Point (Alwars) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manapad Point (Alwars) in the next 12 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manapad Point (Alwars) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 18 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 286 | 225 | 258 | 431 | 321 | 375 | 472 | 812 | 398 | 451 | 309 | 402 | 511 | 484 | 359 | 409 | 280 | 304 | 329 | 209 | 244 | ||
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:24PM 0.41 | 8:34AM 0.48 | 3:03AM 0.35 | 12:08PM 0.53 | 1:15AM 0.43 | 12:47PM 0.60 | 1:26AM 0.54 | 1:16PM 0.67 | 1:46AM 0.63 | 1:42PM 0.71 | 2:09AM 0.71 | 2:07PM 0.74 | 2:32AM 0.77 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:22PM 0.22 | 8:27PM 0.29 | 5:01AM 0.34 | 7:19PM 0.23 | 6:34AM 0.27 | 7:29PM 0.17 | 7:13AM 0.21 | 7:46PM 0.11 | 7:44AM 0.16 | 8:03PM 0.07 | 8:11AM 0.12 | 8:20PM 0.04 | 8:36AM 0.10 | ||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | ||
| Sunset | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Tamil Nadu
Offshore wind has become very light (calm at Palayankottai 53 km from Manapad Point (Alwars)). Surf should be turning clean at Manapad Point (Alwars). 1.6m 6s windswell from the SW with a 0.7m 14s groundswell from the SSE and a 0.4m 9s swell from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Manapad Point (Alwars) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manapad Point (Alwars) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Manapad Point (Alwars) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manapad Point (Alwars) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Manapad Point (Alwars)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Manapad Point (Alwars) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Manapad Point (Alwars) is 9 km (6 miles) from Udankudi. If you plan a holiday in Tamil Nadu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Udankudi. Udankudi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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