Varkala surfForecast / Kerala / India

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 16 Mar 2026 IST
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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
29.5° 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 Monday (Mar 16) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Varkala in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 16th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 16th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)161615141413131312121213131212111413131615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)358353314301272225175167989810180643735212944406355
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
WSW
10
NNE
15
WNW
10
W
5
N
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
N
15
W
20
WNW
10
N
15
WNW
10
WSW
5
NE
10
SW
10
WSW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglassononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:11AM
0.51
11:50PM
0.80
11:56AM
0.61
12:09AM
0.81
12:33PM
0.72
12:29AM
0.82
1:08PM
0.82
12:49AM
0.81
1:43PM
0.89
1:10AM
0.80
2:20PM
0.94
1:33AM
0.78
2:57PM
0.94
1:56AM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:53PM
0.31
6:31AM
0.34
5:42PM
0.30
6:36AM
0.27
6:23PM
0.29
6:50AM
0.19
7:01PM
0.29
7:10AM
0.10
7:37PM
0.31
7:35AM
0.02
8:12PM
0.33
8:03AM
-0.03
8:47PM
0.36
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:26--
Sunset-6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:32--6:32-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1--1--2------------
Temp. °C302927292928282827282827282927282827292928
Feels °C (?)323031313033303030302830293030282830313032
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Information about the Varkala Surf forecast

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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