Varkala surfForecast / Kerala / India

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 21 May 2026 IST
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Varkala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Varkala sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Varkala in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. 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 (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 27th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
7
1.6
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
0.7
SW
14
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
W
7
1.3
W
7
1.2
W
7
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
147
217
292
203
227
188
214
214
206
198
202
157
159
316
390
502
544
482
514
798
945
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
15
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:54PM0.91m
3:05AM0.58m
4:37PM0.86m
4:28AM0.55m
5:22PM0.81m
6:24AM0.54m
6:09PM0.76m
8:24AM0.59m
7:01PM0.70m
9:52AM0.68m
7:56PM0.65m
10:47AM0.76m
8:51PM0.61m
Low Tide
8:34AM0.04m
10:11PM0.37m
9:18AM0.15m
11:09PM0.36m
10:04AM0.28m
00:16AM0.33m
11:01AM0.41m
1:27AM0.29m
12:35PM0.52m
2:28AM0.25m
3:15PM0.55m
3:16AM0.21m
4:55PM0.53m
3:56AM0.17m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
3
3
12
2
9
2
6
16
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
1
3
2
Temp °C
29
29
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
29
29
28
28
28
27
27
27
28
33
32
31
29
29
29
30
29
29
29
29
28
31
30
31
31
29
30
29
29
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
7
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.5
WSW
7
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
1.2
W
7
0.7
SW
18
1.2
W
8
1.1
WSW
8
1.1
SW
15
1.3
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
7
1.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
147
217
292
203
125
84
214
214
206
140
113
99
159
316
177
171
544
211
125
178
945
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.6
SW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
19
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.3
SSE
8
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
17
1.4
WSW
7
Energy kJ
125
201
171
138
83
99
7
6
144
13
12
56
71
94
390
502
13
482
347
798
208
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
22
0.3
SSE
8
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
50
50
33
17
16
15
8
2
2
13
9
14
130
87
30
48
152
514
222
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
8
1.6
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
WSW
7
1.5
W
7
1.3
W
7
1.3
W
8
1.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
217
227
188
178
210
198
202
157
206
207
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
496
602
602
496
577
602
589
602
602
602
602
823
577
602
159
577
602
496
496
602
823
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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