Manapad Point (Alwars) Surf Break

Manapad Point (Alwars) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.37° N 78.07° E

Issued: 4 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manapad Point (Alwars) sea temperature is
28.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Manapad Point (Alwars) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manapad Point (Alwars) surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 994 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manapad Point (Alwars) this week:

The surf forecast for Manapad Point (Alwars) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manapad Point (Alwars) in the next 16 days are 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM. 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 19th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 20th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manapad Point (Alwars) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
1.3
SW
5
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
18
0.5
S
18
0.6
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
1.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
16
0.5
S
17
0.8
SSE
17
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
105
80
96
65
102
156
203
228
994
201
189
141
147
149
390
259
246
288
203
209
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
20
SW
20
SW
30
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SW
15
SW
20
SW
30
SW
25
SW
30
SW
40
SW
35
SW
25
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:43PM0.80m
4:01AM0.56m
4:19PM0.77m
4:49AM0.57m
4:56PM0.73m
5:40AM0.57m
5:32PM0.67m
6:37AM0.57m
6:11PM0.61m
7:41AM0.57m
6:56PM0.54m
8:54AM0.57m
7:57PM0.48m
10:12AM0.59m
Low Tide
10:16PM0.11m
9:43AM0.11m
10:52PM0.11m
10:26AM0.17m
11:29PM0.12m
11:11AM0.24m
00:07AM0.14m
12:02PM0.31m
00:49AM0.16m
1:10PM0.36m
1:36AM0.19m
3:01PM0.39m
2:35AM0.21m
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
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6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
 mm
1
2
1
Temp °C
31
29
30
30
29
30
30
30
29
30
28
29
29
27
28
30
28
28
30
29
30
Feels °C
29
29
31
28
30
31
31
32
30
30
28
28
26
24
27
29
27
28
28
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
18
0.7
S
11
0.7
SSE
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.5
SSE
16
0.6
S
13
0.8
SSE
17
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
15
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
15
Energy kJ
64
105
80
42
65
64
156
114
228
264
201
189
141
147
130
390
259
246
288
203
209
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSE
18
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
17
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
17
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
SE
9
Energy kJ
25
37
35
35
27
102
29
203
64
55
29
32
101
89
149
8
8
8
9
9
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.1
SW
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.1
S
18
0.3
SE
9
0.3
SE
9
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
8
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
13
3
35
9
15
46
29
24
23
6
14
13
12
7
6
25
11
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
5
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
SW
5
1.3
SW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.3
SW
3
0.9
SW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.6
SW
4
1.6
SSW
14
0.9
SW
4
0.9
SSW
4
1.3
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.2
SW
5
0.9
SW
4
0.9
SW
5
1.2
SW
5
0.9
SW
6
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
77
20
21
96
17
1
34
8
14
994
29
32
88
47
47
73
32
42
71
44
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
Distance (km)
865
447
443
2114
447
15
659
447
527
854
387
865
865
865
447
527
15
15
447
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in Tamil Nadu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
9
6
6
6
4
7
5
9
4
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
9
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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 16 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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