
Surf Forecasts:
Manapad Point (Alwars) surf forecast from 31 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, S swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manapad Point (Alwars) in the next 16 days are 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 6th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 6th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manapad Point (Alwars) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 31 | Sunday 1 | Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
74 | 58 | 57 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 39 | 90 | 102 | 100 | 98 | 98 | 96 | 90 | 67 | 64 | 73 | 107 | 158 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:37PM0.48m | 5:22AM0.64m | 5:29PM0.43m | 6:15AM0.56m | 7:54PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.50m | 11:28PM0.48m | 10:29AM0.50m | 00:03AM0.59m | 11:37AM0.53m | 00:32AM0.68m | 12:21PM0.56m | 1:00AM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:21PM0.15m | 11:53AM0.27m | 10:52PM0.26m | 1:40PM0.31m | 11:39PM0.37m | 4:27PM0.28m | 5:17AM0.37m | 5:23PM0.22m | 6:18AM0.30m | 5:59PM0.17m | 6:56AM0.24m | 6:30PM0.13m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 |
74 | 58 | 57 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 39 | 90 | 102 | 100 | 98 | 98 | 96 | 90 | 67 | 64 | 61 | 50 | 49 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
49 | 47 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 42 | 41 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 73 | 107 | 158 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | — | ENE 4 | SW 5 | — | — | S 20 | S 23 | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 21 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 12 | S 11 |
5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 7 | 10 | 9 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 43 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | W 3 | SSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 356 | 0 | 662 | 662 | 120 | 527 | 443 | 120 | 274 | 356 | 120 | 356 | 321 | 120 | 449 | 356 | 0 | 356 | 356 | 120 |
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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.










