Tiruchendur surfForecast / Tamil Nadu / India

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 03 May 2026 IST
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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
30.8° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Tuesday (May 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 5th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 7th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiruchendur over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
6
0.2
S
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
S
20
0.4
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.9
ENE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
26
109
87
124
75
68
69
108
106
132
131
161
107
106
66
55
54
30
28
41
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
30
SW
40
SSW
10
WSW
10
ESE
35
SSW
5
NNE
10
ESE
20
S
20
WNW
10
NE
20
S
15
NE
15
ENE
15
SE
15
S
5
E
20
SSE
20
SW
10
SSW
30
SSW
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:59AM0.58m
3:22PM0.78m
3:24AM0.56m
3:49PM0.75m
3:50AM0.52m
4:19PM0.71m
4:18AM0.48m
4:51PM0.66m
4:53AM0.44m
5:31PM0.61m
5:49AM0.39m
6:26PM0.55m
8:33AM0.38m
8:11PM0.50m
Low Tide
9:19PM0.10m
8:51AM0.05m
9:46PM0.12m
9:15AM0.07m
10:15PM0.15m
9:40AM0.11m
10:48PM0.19m
10:06AM0.15m
11:30PM0.23m
10:34AM0.21m
00:29AM0.27m
11:09AM0.28m
2:13AM0.28m
12:43PM0.35m
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6:01
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
5:58
5:58
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6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:28
4
3
3
4
5
2
1
Temp °C
30
32
33
30
31
31
30
30
30
30
32
31
31
31
30
29
31
30
31
31
32
31
30
31
29
33
31
30
33
31
31
35
34
35
34
33
32
35
32
33
34
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
5
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
S
6
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
28
26
80
87
24
75
25
67
108
59
132
131
161
107
106
66
55
54
25
23
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
14
0.3
SSE
11
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
S
5
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
18
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
10
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSW
8
Energy kJ
25
25
36
25
124
22
68
5
58
106
24
38
22
38
24
22
29
27
30
28
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
S
15
0.2
E
6
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
S
22
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
S
20
0.2
S
10
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.3
S
12
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSE
15
Energy kJ
6
6
38
3
22
37
21
69
7
4
4
26
2
9
9
4
6
5
4
4
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
6
0.7
SSW
4
1.4
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
5
1.2
SW
6
0.4
S
3
0.8
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
ENE
2
0.5
ENE
3
0.7
E
4
0.6
NE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.9
ENE
5
Energy kJ
77
18
109
54
61
37
98
2
40
11
1
7
18
11
27
21
5
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
446
881
0
278
362
0
362
369
0
391
448
278
294
448
278
0
362
127
278
278
Best forecast wave conditions in Tamil Nadu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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