Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Varkala sea temperature is
27.0° C
0.1° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,258 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. 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+) 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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2
2
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
W
8
1.9
W
9
2.3
WNW
9
2
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.3
WNW
10
2.5
W
10
2.2
W
10
2.1
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
WNW
10
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1.5
W
9
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
418
524
845
723
976
1087
1258
928
804
623
492
482
602
551
381
388
356
485
637
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:07AM0.58m
1:57PM0.92m
1:50AM0.63m
2:17PM0.91m
2:31AM0.67m
2:36PM0.89m
3:13AM0.70m
2:52PM0.85m
3:56AM0.72m
3:07PM0.81m
4:45AM0.73m
3:20PM0.77m
Low Tide
7:00AM0.17m
8:27PM0.29m
7:35AM0.21m
8:47PM0.25m
8:09AM0.26m
9:07PM0.20m
8:43AM0.31m
9:30PM0.16m
9:18AM0.38m
9:56PM0.12m
9:55AM0.45m
10:26PM0.08m
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6:13
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6:44
6:44
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 mm
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8
9
3
3
9
3
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1
3
2
8
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
27
26
25
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25
25
27
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27
27
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27
27
25
Feels °C
28
29
28
28
28
26
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26
27
27
27
28
28
28
27
27
26
26
24
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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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