Tiruchendur surfForecast / Tamil Nadu / India

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 22 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
30.2° 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 Friday (May 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s 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 1.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
7
1.2
SSW
6
0.4
SSE
16
0.5
S
15
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
5
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
1.8
S
6
0.7
S
14
0.8
SSE
18
0.9
SSE
17
1.1
S
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.9
S
15
1
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
247
103
85
109
121
97
64
117
72
64
158
207
251
235
203
432
505
635
1121
1526
449
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
25
WSW
15
SW
5
S
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
35
SW
15
WSW
15
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
40
SW
25
SW
20
SW
40
SW
15
SW
20
SW
40
SW
25
SW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:34PM0.61m
6:35AM0.44m
6:26PM0.54m
8:41AM0.45m
7:46PM0.48m
10:31AM0.51m
9:35PM0.45m
11:29AM0.57m
10:59PM0.46m
12:08PM0.63m
11:56PM0.47m
12:41PM0.68m
00:39AM0.49m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.22m
00:29AM0.21m
11:54AM0.30m
1:43AM0.22m
1:53PM0.36m
3:09AM0.21m
4:30PM0.35m
4:19AM0.19m
5:50PM0.30m
5:11AM0.16m
6:36PM0.24m
5:52AM0.14m
7:13PM0.20m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
Temp °C
32
34
30
31
34
30
32
33
29
32
34
30
32
33
29
32
33
30
32
34
30
35
34
30
34
34
30
34
33
29
34
35
30
33
30
28
32
30
29
33
34
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
7
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
18
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
S
16
0.1
S
22
0.7
S
14
0.8
SSE
18
0.9
SSE
17
1.1
S
16
1.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
15
1
SSE
14
Energy kJ
86
85
85
53
106
62
58
57
48
45
158
40
251
9
203
432
505
635
1121
857
449
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.3
SE
9
0.5
S
15
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
17
0.1
S
11
0.4
SSE
20
0.7
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
S
18
Energy kJ
39
23
13
109
4
4
9
6
25
51
45
207
2
128
189
166
58
157
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
S
19
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
37
13
13
7
9
9
1
1
30
3
9
2
1
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
7
1.2
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.1
SW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
6
1
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
5
1.3
SSW
6
1.2
SW
6
1.3
SSW
5
1.8
S
6
1
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.9
S
15
1.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
247
103
64
88
121
97
64
117
72
64
113
109
97
235
69
54
223
157
1526
95
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
429
429
880
0
446
446
446
429
429
446
446
446
446
446
446
446
429
446
446
446
448
Best forecast wave conditions in Tamil Nadu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in India
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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