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Varkala surfForecast / Kerala / India
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 ISTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Varkala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Varkala sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Varkala this week:
The surf forecast for Varkala over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Varkala in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 26th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Varkala over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | |
144 | 175 | 158 | 155 | 217 | 201 | 167 | 160 | 200 | 322 | 257 | 183 | 140 | 228 | 124 | 177 | 316 | 475 | 502 | 632 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:11PM0.96m | 2:04AM0.61m | 3:54PM0.91m | 3:05AM0.58m | 4:37PM0.86m | 4:28AM0.55m | 5:22PM0.81m | 6:24AM0.54m | 6:09PM0.76m | 8:24AM0.59m | 7:01PM0.70m | 9:52AM0.68m | 7:56PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.39m | 8:34AM0.04m | 10:11PM0.37m | 9:18AM0.15m | 11:09PM0.36m | 10:04AM0.28m | 00:16AM0.33m | 11:01AM0.41m | 1:27AM0.29m | 12:35PM0.52m | 2:28AM0.25m | 3:15PM0.55m | 3:16AM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — |
8 | 9 | 16 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 1 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SW 16 | WSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 6 |
 kJ | 86 | 175 | 158 | 155 | 217 | 201 | 109 | 125 | 200 | 214 | 214 | 181 | 140 | 113 | 99 | 71 | 316 | 140 | 502 | 208 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 9 | S 6 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 7 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 104 | 55 | 50 | 125 | 201 | 171 | 30 | 66 | 84 | 7 | 28 | 183 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 130 | 94 | 475 | 48 | 632 | 482 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 20 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | — | SSE 8 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 21 | 71 | 75 | 51 | 31 | 34 | 167 | 16 | 99 | 6 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 12 | 56 | 60 | 87 | 47 | — | 6 | 246 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 144 | 115 | — | — | — | — | — | 160 | — | 322 | 257 | 176 | 131 | 228 | 124 | 177 | 196 | 204 | 208 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 577 | 544 | 544 | 496 | 602 | 544 | 496 | 577 | 598 | 577 | 602 | 544 | 602 | 602 | 49 | 602 | 602 | 2364 | 602 | 602 | 602 |
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The above surf forecast table for Varkala provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Varkala can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Varkala 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 (Varkala) 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 Varkala 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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