Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 4 pm 03 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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 1,952 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. 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+) 5PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th 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 morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
10
2
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.9
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.4
W
12
2.3
W
12
2.3
W
12
2.2
W
12
2.2
W
12
2.5
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
651
627
813
711
715
653
575
563
669
743
826
1068
1172
1212
1369
1496
1444
1569
1483
1389
1587
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
15
W
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
W
20
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
4:20PM0.73m
7:45AM0.70m
4:30PM0.69m
9:08AM0.75m
Low Tide
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
11:51PM0.15m
12:02PM0.59m
00:38AM0.11m
2:24PM0.64m
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6:07
6:09
6:09
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
3
5
6
5
6
2
2
1
6
5
2
10
8
8
13
2
2
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
Feels °C
28
29
28
29
28
30
29
29
28
28
29
29
28
29
28
29
29
29
28
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
11
1.7
W
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
1.8
W
10
1.7
W
10
0.5
S
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
11
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
2.2
W
12
1
SSW
14
2.1
W
12
Energy kJ
651
627
123
134
100
653
575
49
669
743
48
129
173
226
294
268
303
1569
1483
389
1166
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
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
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
15
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
14
Energy kJ
176
160
20
20
80
66
50
65
49
43
79
47
47
28
25
25
23
198
428
35
312
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
9
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSE
10
Energy kJ
28
26
37
37
20
34
67
42
85
57
33
8
110
41
14
149
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
10
2
W
10
1.7
W
10
1.9
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.3
W
11
2.4
W
11
2.4
W
12
2.3
W
12
2.2
W
12
2.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
813
711
715
563
826
1068
1172
1212
1369
1496
1444
1389
1587
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
602
602
159
577
498
602
602
496
603
496
496
602
602
496
155
600
159
159
600
155
589
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
7
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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