Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
25.4° C
1.7° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,702 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 18th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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PM
Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
0.8
S
10
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.6
SSW
22
1.2
SSW
21
1.5
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
234
229
160
160
161
132
132
163
184
230
235
214
216
210
216
230
323
1165
1667
1649
1663
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
N
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
N
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:31PM0.91m
11:58PM0.61m
1:01PM0.93m
00:59AM0.69m
1:30PM0.94m
1:51AM0.75m
1:56PM0.92m
2:38AM0.79m
2:21PM0.89m
3:22AM0.80m
2:45PM0.84m
4:04AM0.79m
3:05PM0.78m
4:47AM0.75m
Low Tide
7:00PM0.36m
6:05AM0.13m
7:25PM0.27m
6:53AM0.17m
7:53PM0.19m
7:36AM0.22m
8:22PM0.13m
8:16AM0.27m
8:52PM0.09m
8:54AM0.33m
9:21PM0.07m
9:29AM0.39m
9:50PM0.08m
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6:15
6:15
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6:15
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6:40
6:39
6:39
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6:38
6:38
6:37
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Temp °C
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
25
26
27
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
27
27
25
Feels °C
29
28
29
28
28
28
28
27
27
27
26
27
28
27
28
28
26
27
28
27
27
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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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