Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 4 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
27.8° C

Normal for this time of year

Varkala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Varkala surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, W swell with 1,164 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Varkala this week:

The surf forecast for Varkala over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Varkala in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Varkala over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
!
0
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
11
1.9
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
11
2
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
917
841
1124
1164
1124
1037
920
799
713
688
577
512
563
400
375
430
318
276
336
246
217
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
10
N
25
NW
25
NW
15
NW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:08PM0.78m
6:24AM0.66m
4:20PM0.73m
7:45AM0.70m
4:30PM0.69m
9:08AM0.75m
4:12PM0.65m
10:21AM0.81m
11:20AM0.87m
7:33PM0.55m
12:08PM0.91m
9:57PM0.54m
12:49PM0.95m
Low Tide
11:14PM0.19m
10:53AM0.52m
11:51PM0.15m
12:02PM0.59m
00:38AM0.11m
2:24PM0.64m
1:38AM0.07m
2:48AM0.04m
7:13PM0.55m
4:00AM0.02m
6:54PM0.49m
5:05AM0.01m
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
3
1
2
Temp °C
28
27
30
29
28
29
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
Feels °C
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
28
28
29
27
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
11
1.9
W
11
0.8
SSW
15
2.1
W
12
2.1
W
11
2
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
Energy kJ
917
841
298
1164
1124
1037
920
799
713
688
577
512
198
249
169
167
167
176
217
246
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.4
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SE
9
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
173
226
26
268
299
273
394
405
384
394
307
282
25
12
8
21
38
111
95
173
152
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
21
0.1
S
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
30
43
40
25
24
175
91
56
32
32
18
18
25
18
18
2
32
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.6
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
Energy kJ
1124
563
400
375
430
318
276
336
205
200
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
603
159
155
600
159
602
159
159
496
589
155
498
589
155
496
589
155
498
602
155
496
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
8
8
8
8
6
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
9
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Information about the Varkala Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Varkala provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Varkala can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Varkala 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 (Varkala) 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 Varkala 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.

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