Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 4 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Varkala sea temperature is
28.8° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, W swell with 2,180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM. 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+)11PM (Wed 1st Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 7th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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PM
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Night
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
11
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
9
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
10
2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.5
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
304
383
434
496
479
556
566
486
489
535
494
535
502
513
580
592
663
900
1130
1394
1786
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
W
15
W
20
W
20
W
15
WNW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:55AM0.53m
2:26PM0.91m
1:40AM0.55m
2:52PM0.92m
2:27AM0.56m
3:15PM0.90m
3:16AM0.58m
3:36PM0.87m
4:11AM0.60m
3:53PM0.83m
5:13AM0.63m
4:08PM0.78m
6:24AM0.66m
Low Tide
8:31PM0.37m
7:07AM0.11m
8:59PM0.35m
7:41AM0.15m
9:26PM0.33m
8:13AM0.21m
9:52PM0.31m
8:47AM0.27m
10:18PM0.27m
9:23AM0.35m
10:44PM0.24m
10:04AM0.43m
11:14PM0.19m
10:53AM0.52m
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
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6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
1
2
2
9
5
1
3
4
4
6
8
Temp °C
28
26
28
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
Feels °C
29
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.4
W
11
0.8
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
1.6
W
10
0.6
SW
15
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
S
10
1.7
W
9
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.7
W
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
304
383
434
334
261
556
176
486
489
134
100
34
502
31
48
592
48
175
171
223
279
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
11
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
15
0.5
S
11
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
SW
13
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
18
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
Energy kJ
91
258
249
50
48
186
55
160
123
35
33
42
50
65
85
49
79
47
47
28
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSE
12
0.5
S
10
0.1
SW
22
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.2
SSW
11
0.5
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SSW
15
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
98
69
54
11
14
47
18
26
19
37
80
77
67
42
13
109
33
71
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.6
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
10
2
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.5
W
12
Energy kJ
496
479
566
535
494
535
513
580
663
900
1130
1394
1786
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
1
4
1
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
3
Distance (km)
577
587
604
577
49
498
603
602
498
159
602
159
602
496
602
602
496
496
602
602
602
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
4
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
4
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
7
6
6
5
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
9
9
7
7
8
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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