Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 4 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Varkala sea temperature is
28.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Varkala surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 920 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Varkala in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11AM. 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+) 8AM (Mon 22nd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
1
0
2
0
0
3
0
3
3
1
2
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.6
WNW
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
14
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.7
W
9
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
199
230
487
373
430
419
377
362
367
243
222
238
423
441
484
467
746
920
799
905
610
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NW
5
WSW
5
W
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
4:38PM0.84m
6:17AM0.63m
5:08PM0.77m
7:42AM0.66m
5:37PM0.70m
9:02AM0.70m
6:07PM0.63m
10:09AM0.74m
6:47PM0.57m
11:01AM0.78m
8:03PM0.52m
11:43AM0.81m
9:22PM0.49m
12:21PM0.84m
Low Tide
11:33PM0.22m
10:51AM0.46m
00:19AM0.20m
12:00PM0.55m
1:08AM0.19m
2:11PM0.59m
1:58AM0.18m
5:11PM0.56m
2:51AM0.17m
6:19PM0.51m
3:42AM0.15m
6:48PM0.47m
4:31AM0.13m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
 mm
1
9
1
5
7
3
1
1
4
3
5
3
4
3
Temp °C
28
27
26
25
26
24
24
24
27
28
26
28
28
26
27
27
24
28
27
26
26
Feels °C
30
30
31
28
28
26
26
26
28
28
28
30
28
28
27
27
24
30
28
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
WSW
8
1.2
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.4
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
9
1.3
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
0.9
SSW
13
1.5
W
8
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
Energy kJ
199
230
212
186
187
168
223
241
212
185
167
209
268
318
342
313
289
326
342
325
288
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
180
180
487
373
430
419
377
362
367
243
222
238
255
293
297
467
746
920
799
905
610
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.3
SSE
9
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
8
0.3
SE
10
0.4
S
8
0.5
SW
16
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.5
SW
22
0.3
SSE
8
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
81
175
16
79
71
13
14
22
124
24
22
12
235
13
253
172
196
96
98
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
8
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.6
W
8
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
341
423
441
484
347
422
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
4
Distance (km)
823
598
961
961
602
494
159
155
155
155
159
155
159
598
577
159
155
159
159
159
589
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
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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