Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
26.1° C
1.0° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 961 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. 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+) 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 9th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 8th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
20
1.1
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.7
W
8
1.8
W
8
1.3
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
485
904
541
493
575
372
417
961
361
813
304
350
335
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225
474
419
346
419
356
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
N
20
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NNW
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NW
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NNW
25
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25
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15
NNW
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High Tide
3:20PM0.77m
5:43AM0.73m
3:31PM0.72m
6:59AM0.72m
3:37PM0.69m
8:36AM0.73m
3:02PM0.65m
10:12AM0.77m
11:14AM0.83m
7:52PM0.51m
11:56AM0.87m
10:38PM0.54m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.08m
10:35AM0.52m
11:03PM0.07m
11:26AM0.59m
11:51PM0.07m
1:14PM0.65m
00:56AM0.09m
2:25AM0.11m
7:28PM0.51m
3:58AM0.12m
6:43PM0.44m
5:09AM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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