Kovalam Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening in the water.

Our only option here is Kovalam, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple weeks. There’s a long stretch of nothing in early September, so don’t get your hopes up too high.

Starting on Thursday 27 August, we’ve got a small 3 ft southwest swell rolling in with a 17-second period – that’s proper groundswell. Combined energy is moderate at 755. Water temp is 80°, pretty standard for now. But the wind is blowing cross-shore at 12 mph, putting a bit of a chop on it. It’s a beginner spot, inconsistent, and you might have company. Honestly, it’s a marginal call.

Friday 28 August looks similar. Morning brings 3 ft from the southwest, period down to 15 seconds, energy at 527. Cross-shore wind still messing it up. Afternoon turns cross-on and choppy – not worth it.

Saturday 29 August: morning swell drops to 2 ft with a 13-second period, energy down to 339. Afternoon picks up to 3 ft from the south-southwest, energy back to 681, but still cross-shore.

Sunday 30 August shows a lift: 3 ft in the morning with a 19-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell, energy at 807. That long period can make it straight at a beach break. Afternoon goes to 4 ft, 18 seconds, energy jumps to 1080 – strong energy. Still, cross-shore wind kills the quality. Scores never get above a 2 out of 10.

Monday 31 August is the best of the run. Morning sees 4 ft from the southwest, 18-second period, and energy at 1334. Afternoon hits 5 ft, 17 seconds, energy 1376. Wind stays cross-shore though, and it’s flagged as marginal with tide issues. For a beginner spot, 5 ft is getting big, and with inconsistent waves and possible crowds, it’s not a classic. It’s the pick of the bunch, but that’s not saying much.

From Tuesday 1 September through to Wednesday 9 September, it’s a long, flat, bumpy stretch. Swell drops, wind stays cross or cross-on at 12 to 15 mph. Combined energy falls under 700 and keeps dropping – down to 128 by Tuesday 8 September. Poor conditions, choppy, not worth paddling out.

Thursday 10 September brings a tiny bump: 2 ft but with a 19-second period, energy at 477. Weak. Friday 11 September offers 3 ft in the afternoon with 17 seconds and energy at 694, but still cross-shore and marginal.

So, your best shot is Monday 31 August, but it’s not a day to write home about. This spot is inconsistent, and a long gap of poor surf is normal here. Keep an eye on it, but don’t expect much.

- Rusty

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