Varkala Surf Break

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Issued: 10 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Varkala sea temperature is
28.8° 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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 920 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SW 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Varkala in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 11AM. 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 (Sun 21st Jun)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 27th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sat
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
2
2
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
W
9
1.2
WSW
9
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1.3
W
9
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.7
WNW
9
0.7
SW
21
1
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
272
261
199
222
487
373
430
414
377
362
367
243
222
245
509
326
463
467
753
920
799
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
10
NW
10
WSW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
N
15
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:55AM0.61m
4:38PM0.84m
6:17AM0.63m
5:08PM0.77m
7:42AM0.66m
5:37PM0.70m
9:02AM0.70m
6:07PM0.63m
10:09AM0.74m
6:47PM0.57m
11:01AM0.78m
8:03PM0.52m
11:43AM0.81m
Low Tide
10:47PM0.24m
9:59AM0.35m
11:33PM0.22m
10:51AM0.46m
00:19AM0.20m
12:00PM0.55m
1:08AM0.19m
2:11PM0.59m
1:58AM0.18m
5:11PM0.56m
2:51AM0.17m
6:19PM0.51m
3:42AM0.15m
6:48PM0.47m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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mod rain
light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
 mm
3
1
3
10
22
9
6
2
1
3
4
6
3
2
2
3
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
24
24
24
24
25
24
28
28
26
28
28
26
26
27
25
27
27
Feels °C
31
30
30
30
26
27
27
26
27
26
30
30
28
29
28
28
27
28
26
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
10
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
WSW
9
1.5
WSW
8
1.4
WSW
7
1.1
W
8
1
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.3
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.3
W
9
1.4
W
9
0.9
SW
14
1.5
W
8
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
188
207
199
222
240
208
153
127
149
213
157
187
204
245
311
297
268
347
753
920
799
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.3
S
8
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
21
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
272
261
180
180
487
373
430
414
377
362
367
243
222
231
309
12
357
467
253
175
162
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.2
S
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.3
S
9
0.3
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
0.4
S
8
0.5
SW
16
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
SW
24
0.5
SW
22
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
23
14
81
175
7
55
79
14
15
3
14
22
124
23
12
88
237
13
6
6
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
8
1.6
W
10
1.5
W
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.6
W
8
1.9
WNW
8
1.9
W
8
1.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
273
509
326
463
291
450
453
448
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
527
961
1069
544
577
602
602
155
155
155
602
602
159
159
602
159
602
602
602
602
159
Best forecast wave conditions in Kerala
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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