Varkala surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period with SSW swell.
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 (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (IST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Varkala over the next 16 days.
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