Varkala surfForecast / Kerala / India

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 IST
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Varkala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Varkala sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
8
0.6
SW
14
1.5
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
0.7
SW
14
1.5
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
6
1.5
W
6
1.4
W
6
1.2
W
8
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
204
180
153
142
256
201
167
186
161
214
214
176
140
164
162
182
316
390
502
544
482
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
N
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:11PM0.96m
2:04AM0.61m
3:54PM0.91m
3:05AM0.58m
4:37PM0.86m
4:28AM0.55m
5:22PM0.81m
6:24AM0.54m
6:09PM0.76m
8:24AM0.59m
7:01PM0.70m
9:52AM0.68m
7:56PM0.65m
Low Tide
9:22PM0.39m
8:34AM0.04m
10:11PM0.37m
9:18AM0.15m
11:09PM0.36m
10:04AM0.28m
00:16AM0.33m
11:01AM0.41m
1:27AM0.29m
12:35PM0.52m
2:28AM0.25m
3:15PM0.55m
3:16AM0.21m
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
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6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:37
6:37
8
9
18
1
1
5
2
9
4
2
5
1
10
7
1
5
7
4
16
Temp °C
28
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
27
29
29
28
28
28
27
31
31
31
32
30
32
32
31
30
30
31
30
28
29
29
31
30
31
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
7
0.6
S
10
1.3
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
8
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.4
WSW
7
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.7
SW
18
1.1
W
8
1.1
WSW
8
1.1
SW
15
1.2
WSW
6
Energy kJ
144
78
153
142
256
171
167
125
84
214
214
176
140
113
99
71
316
165
184
544
101
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.4
SW
14
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.6
SW
13
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
W
9
1.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
86
71
50
125
201
34
31
83
99
7
7
144
10
10
8
130
94
390
502
194
482
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
S
5
0.6
SSW
20
Energy kJ
104
111
75
51
31
33
79
17
15
8
2
2
13
12
56
60
87
68
48
9
253
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
8
1.3
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
1.5
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
6
1.5
W
6
1.4
W
6
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
9
Energy kJ
204
180
201
127
186
161
165
189
139
164
162
182
182
230
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
577
544
544
496
602
544
496
577
598
577
602
544
602
602
49
602
602
2364
602
602
602
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
2
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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