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Tiruchendur surfForecast / Tamil Nadu / India
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 16 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
30.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiruchendur over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 28°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 11 | SSE 12 | S 5 | S 12 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 11 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | S 14 | |
182 | 186 | 142 | 98 | 123 | 216 | 118 | 117 | 192 | 109 | 132 | 156 | 166 | 85 | 100 | 67 | 110 | 132 | 145 | 352 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 1:52AM0.54m | 2:28PM0.85m | 2:26AM0.54m | 3:03PM0.84m | 3:01AM0.54m | 3:39PM0.80m | 3:39AM0.53m | 4:15PM0.75m | 4:22AM0.50m | 4:53PM0.68m | 5:16AM0.47m | 5:34PM0.61m | 6:35AM0.44m | 6:26PM0.54m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:43AM0.01m | 8:58PM0.11m | 8:18AM0.01m | 9:32PM0.12m | 8:54AM0.03m | 10:08PM0.14m | 9:32AM0.07m | 10:47PM0.16m | 10:11AM0.14m | 11:33PM0.19m | 10:55AM0.22m | 00:29AM0.21m | 11:54AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 35 |
32 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 37 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 35 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 12 | S 16 | S 12 | E 6 | SSE 18 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSW 7 | S 6 |
 kJ | 182 | 186 | 5 | 98 | 3 | 31 | 58 | 113 | 113 | 109 | 91 | 92 | 55 | 62 | 51 | 51 | 38 | 85 | 85 | 79 | 25 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 21 | SW 21 | E 6 | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 18 | SSE 13 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 99 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 25 | 31 | 52 | 113 | 100 | 82 | 71 | 25 | 133 | 46 | 45 | 67 | 65 | 23 | 21 | 109 | 107 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | — | S 16 | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | E 6 | SSW 16 | E 6 | SSE 14 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SSE 12 | — | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 8 | SW 8 |
| kJ | 41 | — | 21 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 17 | 3 | 47 | 1 | 65 | 31 | 24 | 44 | — | 7 | 31 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 138 | 16 | 142 | 94 | 123 | 216 | 118 | 117 | 192 | 95 | 132 | 156 | 166 | 85 | 100 | 64 | 110 | 132 | 145 | 352 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 880 | 880 | 880 | 643 | 2293 | 2342 | 788 | 446 | 740 | 446 | 429 | 429 | 0 | 430 | 446 | 643 | 429 | 446 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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