
Surf Forecasts:
Rameswaram surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,652 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rameswaram this week:
The surf forecast for Rameswaram over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rameswaram in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rameswaram over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, strong winds from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 14 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
590 | 326 | 917 | 543 | 635 | 469 | 411 | 400 | 119 | 457 | 743 | 1219 | 813 | 823 | 186 | 756 | 1129 | 407 | 399 | 1431 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:49PM0.26m | 3:45AM0.15m | 4:15PM0.26m | 4:56AM0.17m | 4:40PM0.26m | 5:59AM0.19m | 5:04PM0.25m | 6:56AM0.20m | 5:30PM0.24m | 7:51AM0.22m | 5:59PM0.22m | 8:45AM0.22m | 6:31PM0.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:46PM0.10m | 9:02AM0.08m | 11:15PM0.09m | 9:53AM0.11m | 11:44PM0.07m | 10:48AM0.13m | 00:13AM0.05m | 11:48AM0.15m | 00:46AM0.04m | 12:50PM0.16m | 1:21AM0.02m | 1:55PM0.16m | 2:02AM0.00m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 8 | SSW 14 | N 3 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 |
264 | 326 | 454 | 543 | 493 | 469 | 411 | 204 | 70 | 1 | 352 | 301 | 813 | 823 | 186 | 505 | 505 | 273 | 399 | 1431 | 251 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 14 | S 11 | — | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 8 | S 26 | S 7 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | S 11 | — | — | — |
223 | 223 | 103 | 21 | — | 14 | 8 | 400 | 56 | 113 | 127 | 257 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 756 | 673 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | — | — | — | — | S 10 | — | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | S 24 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — |
57 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 12 | 119 | 75 | 67 | 41 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 37 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | — | S 16 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 4 | — | SSW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | S 18 | SSW 7 |
590 | 131 | 917 | — | 635 | — | — | 355 | 62 | 457 | 743 | 1219 | 443 | 505 | 22 | — | 1129 | 407 | 101 | 751 | 111 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 376 | 310 | 310 | 376 | 157 | 157 | 169 | 157 | 157 | 399 | 157 | 157 | 370 | 376 | 169 | 169 | 157 | 157 | 157 | 157 |
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Information about the Rameswaram Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rameswaram provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rameswaram can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rameswaram 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 (Rameswaram) 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 Rameswaram 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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