Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 4 am 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Varkala sea temperature is
28.6° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Varkala surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,879 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 5AM. 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+) 2AM (Sun 5th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 5th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
!
!
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
11
2
W
10
2.2
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
10
2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.3
W
12
2.4
W
12
2.3
W
12
2.2
W
12
2.1
W
12
2.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
730
740
938
653
575
643
669
703
783
932
1128
1089
1130
1327
1348
1469
1684
1472
1258
1166
1230
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:15PM0.90m
3:16AM0.58m
3:36PM0.87m
4:11AM0.60m
3:53PM0.83m
5:13AM0.63m
4:08PM0.78m
6:24AM0.66m
4:20PM0.73m
7:45AM0.70m
4:30PM0.69m
9:08AM0.75m
4:12PM0.65m
Low Tide
9:52PM0.31m
8:47AM0.27m
10:18PM0.27m
9:23AM0.35m
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
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mod rain
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
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
6
9
5
1
4
2
2
4
7
8
8
9
14
6
4
4
Temp °C
27
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
Feels °C
28
28
29
29
29
29
28
29
30
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
0.4
S
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
2.3
W
12
2.4
W
12
2.3
W
12
2.2
W
12
2.1
W
12
2
W
11
Energy kJ
123
134
669
653
575
31
669
703
48
129
173
226
298
264
299
1469
1684
1472
1258
1166
986
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.5
SW
14
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
20
20
100
34
50
65
48
43
79
48
47
43
26
25
13
201
417
400
312
321
303
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.5
S
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
37
37
80
77
67
42
85
78
33
110
149
40
56
33
21
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
11
2
W
10
2.2
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.9
W
10
2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
730
740
938
643
783
932
1128
1089
1130
1327
1348
1230
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
159
602
602
602
595
496
602
602
496
602
602
159
496
604
159
496
159
159
589
159
159
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
9
7
7
5
8
7
5
6
9
8
9
8
5
5
5
4
9
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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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