Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 10 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Varkala sea temperature is
28.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Varkala surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,718 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 8th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sun
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
!
!
0
!
4
0
0
!
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
10
1.8
W
10
1.8
W
11
1.9
W
11
2
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
10
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
W
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
W
12
2.1
W
12
2
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.7
W
10
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
724
676
743
843
934
992
919
1375
1190
1565
1347
1227
1095
922
939
1086
590
482
445
390
380
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
N
20
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
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
4:12PM0.65m
10:21AM0.81m
11:20AM0.87m
7:33PM0.55m
Low Tide
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
1:38AM0.07m
2:48AM0.04m
7:13PM0.55m
rain showers
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
1
5
3
5
11
6
4
8
3
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
27
26
28
28
Feels °C
28
29
30
30
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
28
28
28
29
27
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
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
2.1
W
11
2.2
W
11
2.2
W
12
2.2
W
12
2.1
W
12
2
W
12
1.9
W
11
1.9
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.7
W
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
724
676
743
48
129
173
226
1030
1190
1277
1347
1227
1095
922
939
757
590
198
249
169
167
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
31
49
44
79
31
47
28
298
325
299
222
389
400
384
394
303
282
25
7
8
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.1
SW
9
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.4
S
9
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
65
85
57
33
3
110
26
25
24
149
65
56
35
32
19
25
3
18
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
W
11
2
W
11
2.1
W
11
2.1
W
10
2.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
11
1.6
W
10
1.6
W
9
1.5
W
9
1.5
W
9
Energy kJ
843
934
992
919
1375
1565
1086
482
445
390
380
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
496
604
496
496
602
602
496
155
600
496
498
159
155
577
159
155
589
589
159
577
159
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
6
5
8
5
5
8
6
5
5
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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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