
Surf Forecasts:
Varkala surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,067 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Varkala over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
480 | 890 | 574 | 730 | 658 | 253 | 319 | 330 | 674 | 522 | 142 | 194 | 214 | 455 | 941 | 981 | 1027 | 911 | 834 | 659 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 2:52AM0.88m | 2:04PM0.76m | 3:26AM0.84m | 2:23PM0.71m | 4:01AM0.79m | 2:38PM0.66m | 4:41AM0.73m | 2:46PM0.62m | 5:35AM0.67m | 2:34PM0.58m | 7:09AM0.64m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.04m | 8:39AM0.34m | 8:35PM0.04m | 9:10AM0.37m | 9:02PM0.06m | 9:40AM0.41m | 9:29PM0.09m | 10:10AM0.46m | 9:56PM0.14m | 10:45AM0.52m | 10:26PM0.20m | 12:21PM0.57m | 11:04PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
480 | 890 | 574 | 730 | 658 | 253 | 229 | 295 | 674 | 522 | 43 | 194 | 156 | 62 | 941 | 981 | 1027 | 911 | 834 | 659 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 7 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 7 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | W 6 | — | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 |
172 | 39 | 27 | 72 | 186 | 30 | 319 | 330 | 44 | 39 | 35 | 39 | 214 | 455 | 47 | — | 15 | 45 | 2 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | W 6 | W 8 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SSW 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | NW 6 | — | — | W 9 | — | — |
37 | 1 | 18 | 72 | 134 | 214 | 24 | 34 | 18 | 18 | 142 | 30 | 20 | 151 | 19 | — | — | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 7 | — |
21 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 8 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | 41 | 80 | — | 62 | 26 | — | 36 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 600 | 49 | 155 | 694 | 49 | 600 | 494 | 527 | 494 | 589 | 159 | 159 | 607 | 159 | 496 | 602 | 602 | 155 | 577 | 496 |
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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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