Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.0° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 776 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM. 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+) 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 22nd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
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Night
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Night
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
W
9
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.2
W
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
610
549
317
329
588
293
261
378
298
276
205
229
229
191
285
201
326
331
450
528
573
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:14PM0.61m
8:27AM0.64m
10:33AM0.68m
11:26AM0.73m
11:54AM0.78m
10:45PM0.47m
12:17PM0.83m
11:44PM0.54m
12:37PM0.86m
00:28AM0.61m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.55m
11:27PM0.18m
00:19AM0.22m
1:58AM0.26m
3:50AM0.25m
7:06PM0.41m
4:53AM0.24m
7:02PM0.37m
5:39AM0.23m
7:10PM0.32m
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6:15
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Temp °C
28
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
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27
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27
26
Feels °C
29
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
29
29
27
28
27
27
28
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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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