Varkala Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.73° N 76.71° E

Varkala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Varkala sea temperature is
26.3° C
0.8° 

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


Varkala surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. 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+) 5AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
19
1.5
SSW
19
1.7
SSW
18
1.6
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
17
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1684
1649
1682
1526
1599
1676
1393
1199
784
610
465
317
303
687
549
261
378
361
276
264
295
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
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NW
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NNW
20
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NW
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15
WNW
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NW
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NNW
10
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NW
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Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
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High Tide
3:05PM0.78m
4:47AM0.75m
3:21PM0.72m
5:37AM0.71m
3:28PM0.66m
6:42AM0.66m
3:14PM0.61m
8:27AM0.64m
10:33AM0.68m
11:26AM0.73m
Low Tide
9:29AM0.39m
9:50PM0.08m
10:04AM0.44m
10:20PM0.11m
10:38AM0.50m
10:51PM0.14m
11:17AM0.55m
11:27PM0.18m
00:19AM0.22m
1:58AM0.26m
3:50AM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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28
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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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