Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
29.3°C
0.9° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 503 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period with SSW 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 23rd Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 20s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 93mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:06AM0.68m
11:28PM0.73m
10:35AM0.68m
11:58PM0.84m
11:02AM0.67m
00:30AM0.92m
11:30AM0.67m
1:03AM0.98m
11:58AM0.67m
1:39AM1.00m
12:29PM0.67m
2:16AM0.99m
1:01PM0.67m
2:56AM0.96m
Low Tide
4:52PM0.27m
5:24AM0.43m
5:08PM0.19m
6:05AM0.41m
5:30PM0.10m
6:40AM0.39m
5:58PM0.02m
7:13AM0.38m
6:29PM-0.05m
7:46AM0.38m
7:04PM-0.08m
8:20AM0.39m
7:41PM-0.07m
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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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