Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.62° N 80.20° E

Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) sea temperature is
29.4°C
0.8° 

Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 510 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) this week:

The surf forecast for Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 7th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 7th Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 5s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 15th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
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Period (s)
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0.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:08AM0.84m
6:07PM0.85m
5:57AM0.85m
6:47PM0.92m
6:39AM0.85m
7:21PM0.98m
7:16AM0.85m
7:54PM1.02m
7:50AM0.84m
8:25PM1.04m
8:23AM0.83m
8:56PM1.04m
Low Tide
11:05PM0.35m
11:40AM0.17m
00:04AM0.30m
12:18PM0.12m
00:51AM0.26m
12:52PM0.10m
1:31AM0.23m
1:24PM0.08m
2:07AM0.20m
1:54PM0.08m
2:41AM0.20m
2:24PM0.09m
3:14AM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) 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 (Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple)) 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 Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) 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.

Mahabalipuram (Shore Temple) is 25 km (16 miles) from Chengalpattu. If you plan a holiday in Tamil Nadu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Chengalpattu. Chengalpattu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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