Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
29.2°C
1.2° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 396 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 12th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
10
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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0.6
SSW
18
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SSW
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SSW
16
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SSW
13
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16
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0.7
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0.7
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11
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.6
S
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
144
223
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295
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309
326
396
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258
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133
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128
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83
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64
56
54
Wind (km/h)
5
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10
WNW
5
WNW
5
SW
5
W
10
N
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
E
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
W
10
WNW
5
NE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
WSW
0
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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on
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High Tide
11:12AM0.76m
00:16AM0.83m
11:43AM0.75m
00:51AM0.90m
12:12PM0.74m
1:22AM0.93m
12:39PM0.71m
1:53AM0.94m
1:04PM0.69m
2:23AM0.92m
1:28PM0.66m
2:54AM0.87m
1:49PM0.63m
3:27AM0.82m
Low Tide
5:41PM0.17m
6:13AM0.35m
6:07PM0.10m
6:51AM0.34m
6:33PM0.05m
7:25AM0.33m
7:00PM0.03m
7:56AM0.33m
7:27PM0.02m
8:26AM0.34m
7:54PM0.03m
8:55AM0.36m
8:21PM0.06m
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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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