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Tiruchendur surfForecast / Tamil Nadu / India
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tiruchendur surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tiruchendur sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tiruchendur this week:
The surf forecast for Tiruchendur over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tiruchendur in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 13th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 14th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiruchendur over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 28°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 8 | S 15 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 11 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 | |
253 | 222 | 144 | 189 | 270 | 520 | 417 | 279 | 139 | 135 | 78 | 181 | 206 | 184 | 145 | 207 | 101 | 91 | 178 | 118 | 110 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:19PM0.49m | 12:16PM0.64m | 00:06AM0.51m | 12:48PM0.72m | 00:44AM0.52m | 1:21PM0.79m | 1:19AM0.53m | 1:54PM0.83m | 1:52AM0.54m | 2:28PM0.85m | 2:26AM0.54m | 3:03PM0.84m | 3:01AM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:48PM0.28m | 5:33AM0.16m | 6:36PM0.22m | 6:05AM0.11m | 7:15PM0.16m | 6:37AM0.07m | 7:51PM0.13m | 7:10AM0.03m | 8:25PM0.11m | 7:43AM0.01m | 8:58PM0.11m | 8:18AM0.01m | 9:32PM0.12m | 8:54AM0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 |
 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | 6:29 |
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Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 30 |
33 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 38 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 10 | S 14 | S 14 | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 8 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 11 | SSE 17 |
 kJ | 253 | 94 | 144 | 189 | 220 | 520 | 157 | 91 | 104 | 135 | 76 | 181 | 206 | 184 | 145 | 5 | 100 | 91 | 33 | 61 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 15 | E 6 | S 10 | S 13 | — | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 21 | SW 21 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 110 | 222 | 1 | 54 | 89 | — | 215 | 145 | 139 | 55 | 78 | 85 | 99 | 99 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 55 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 13 | — | — | SSE 10 | S 18 | — | SSE 16 | S 15 | — | SSW 14 | SW 21 | — | S 20 | SE 19 | SSW 16 | E 6 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | — | 11 | 8 | 8 | 98 | — | — | 30 | 6 | — | 50 | 68 | — | 41 | 18 | — | 8 | 14 | 26 | 3 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | SW 4 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | — | SSW 4 | — | — | SSW 4 | SW 7 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 21 | 106 | 153 | 270 | 252 | 417 | 279 | — | 28 | — | — | 12 | 109 | 24 | 207 | 101 | 69 | 178 | 118 | 110 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1580 | 1174 | 446 | 294 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 429 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 880 | 0 | 880 | 880 | 880 | 880 | 880 | 885 | 788 |
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Information about the Tiruchendur Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tiruchendur provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tiruchendur can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tiruchendur 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 (Tiruchendur) 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 Tiruchendur 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.
Tiruchendur is 2 km (1 miles) from Tiruchchendur. If you plan a holiday in Tamil Nadu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tiruchchendur. Tiruchchendur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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