Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
28.5°C
0.7° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,033 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 8AM. 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 (Tue 22nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 27th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 27th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
SSW
11
1.1
W
6
0.4
SW
15
0.6
S
10
1.1
W
6
0.4
SW
16
1.4
WSW
6
0.4
SW
24
0.7
SW
22
0.9
SSW
21
1.1
SW
20
1.2
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
911
732
561
468
390
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210
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165
188
498
762
872
936
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
WSW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
25
WNW
20
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NW
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WNW
15
NW
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NW
20
NW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:01PM0.57m
9:23AM0.66m
10:30AM0.70m
9:57PM0.44m
11:01AM0.74m
11:07PM0.53m
11:25AM0.77m
11:45PM0.63m
11:45AM0.78m
00:18AM0.73m
12:05PM0.78m
00:51AM0.82m
Low Tide
12:21PM0.57m
11:04PM0.26m
00:25AM0.33m
6:35PM0.41m
3:30AM0.35m
6:06PM0.37m
4:44AM0.34m
6:05PM0.32m
5:31AM0.33m
6:13PM0.26m
6:10AM0.32m
6:27PM0.18m
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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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