Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 10 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Varkala sea temperature is
28.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Varkala surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Varkala in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 8th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
!
!
!
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
11
2.4
WNW
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
12
2
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
841
828
828
843
1390
1124
1107
1124
1164
1076
828
811
585
533
504
574
334
372
311
220
281
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
25
WNW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:13AM0.63m
4:08PM0.78m
6:24AM0.66m
4:20PM0.73m
7:45AM0.70m
4:30PM0.69m
9:08AM0.75m
4:12PM0.65m
10:21AM0.81m
11:20AM0.87m
7:33PM0.55m
12:08PM0.91m
Low Tide
10:44PM0.24m
10:04AM0.43m
11:14PM0.19m
10:53AM0.52m
11:51PM0.15m
12:02PM0.59m
00:38AM0.11m
2:24PM0.64m
1:38AM0.07m
2:48AM0.04m
7:13PM0.55m
4:00AM0.02m
6:54PM0.49m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
3
4
2
3
7
3
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
28
27
28
28
26
29
28
27
28
28
Feels °C
30
29
29
29
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
27
29
28
27
28
29
28
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
12
2
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
0.8
SSW
13
1.5
W
10
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
Energy kJ
48
828
828
843
1124
1124
1107
1124
1164
1076
828
811
585
533
198
408
155
167
210
183
221
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.1
SW
23
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SSW
21
Energy kJ
79
129
173
226
298
268
299
273
431
405
384
394
307
282
25
198
21
21
21
116
168
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
S
13
0.5
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
33
48
30
27
26
25
24
175
91
115
48
31
18
18
25
18
18
15
12
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
11
2.4
WNW
11
1.6
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
841
1390
504
574
334
372
311
220
281
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
Distance (km)
496
602
602
159
604
602
159
577
589
155
496
589
155
496
589
155
577
589
155
498
795
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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