Varkala surfForecast / Kerala / India

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 IST
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Varkala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Varkala sea temperature is
30.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 4th May)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
125
106
104
103
46
67
100
138
138
85
82
58
56
35
113
249
211
248
176
167
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SE
5
NNE
15
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
10
N
10
W
15
W
5
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
N
15
WNW
20
W
5
NE
10
SW
10
SW
10
NW
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:51AM0.80m
10:51PM0.67m
12:23PM0.87m
11:24PM0.65m
12:52PM0.91m
11:54PM0.63m
1:20PM0.93m
00:22AM0.62m
1:49PM0.92m
00:49AM0.60m
2:19PM0.90m
1:14AM0.59m
2:51PM0.88m
1:37AM0.57m
Low Tide
5:52PM0.43m
5:23AM0.14m
6:31PM0.40m
5:49AM0.10m
7:04PM0.38m
6:16AM0.06m
7:34PM0.36m
6:44AM0.04m
8:03PM0.35m
7:12AM0.03m
8:33PM0.36m
7:40AM0.05m
9:04PM0.38m
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
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6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
1
6
1
1
5
4
4
1
4
1
62
Temp °C
30
30
27
30
30
29
30
30
28
30
30
29
29
29
28
30
30
28
29
28
27
34
34
31
33
33
33
33
32
32
34
32
33
32
32
31
32
31
33
32
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
60
41
44
104
45
46
45
100
138
138
85
82
58
56
15
42
249
211
248
176
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
9
0.5
SW
14
0.4
S
8
0.4
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
21
Energy kJ
125
125
106
41
103
22
28
45
25
14
14
13
14
16
35
113
23
24
21
18
151
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
4
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
9
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.3
SW
22
0.3
S
10
Energy kJ
27
27
2
8
15
30
67
27
7
8
5
4
13
12
6
10
6
6
6
73
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
WNW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.4
NW
7
0.3
NW
7
0.3
NW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.5
WNW
4
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
5
3
6
4
1
2
12
7
2
5
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
1
3
2
Distance (km)
49
49
49
587
1727
544
589
823
49
587
587
600
494
494
432
494
599
49
603
587
49
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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