
Surf Forecasts:
Auroville (Pondichery) surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Auroville (Pondichery) this week:
The surf forecast for Auroville (Pondichery) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Auroville (Pondichery) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Auroville (Pondichery) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 22 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 |
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19 | 22 | 80 | 14 | 13 | 52 | 25 | 28 | 116 | 34 | 34 | 62 | 30 | 47 | 74 | 21 | 46 | 59 | 27 | 22 | 80 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:51PM0.74m | 2:21AM0.77m | 1:57PM0.68m | 3:46AM0.78m | 3:30PM0.64m | 5:08AM0.82m | 5:07PM0.65m | 6:15AM0.89m | 6:24PM0.69m | 7:09AM0.96m | 7:24PM0.75m | 7:55AM1.01m | 8:15PM0.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:29PM0.15m | 8:24AM0.39m | 8:38PM0.18m | 10:05AM0.39m | 10:02PM0.19m | 11:37AM0.34m | 11:22PM0.17m | 12:45PM0.26m | 00:28AM0.13m | 1:37PM0.17m | 1:22AM0.09m | 2:22PM0.10m | 2:10AM0.07m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 33 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 30 |
Feels °C | 33 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 6 | S 20 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 22 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 11 | SE 8 |
19 | — | 80 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 34 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 59 | 20 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | SE 9 | — | S 21 | S 21 | S 20 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 19 | S 19 | SSE 10 | — | S 18 | S 23 | SSE 22 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 19 | SSE 11 |
3 | — | — | 3 | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | — | 6 | 10 | 46 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | — | — | SE 12 | SSE 11 | — | SE 18 |
3 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSE 4 | W 4 | — | S 5 | S 5 | W 3 | SSE 4 | S 6 | — | SSE 4 | S 5 | — | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 4 | WSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 |
1 | 22 | 7 | — | 13 | 52 | 1 | 28 | 116 | — | 34 | 62 | — | 47 | 74 | 21 | 41 | 3 | 27 | 22 | 80 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 604 | 604 | 83 | 584 | 429 | 431 | 83 | 431 | 429 | 83 | 431 | 103 | 83 | 758 | 429 | 83 | 1101 | 429 | 0 | 1304 | 429 |
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The above surf forecast table for Auroville (Pondichery) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Auroville (Pondichery) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Auroville (Pondichery) 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 (Auroville (Pondichery)) 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 Auroville (Pondichery) 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.
Auroville (Pondichery) is 3 km (2 miles) from Pudcherry. If you plan a holiday in Tamil Nadu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Pudcherry. Pudcherry has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











