Varkala Black Beach
Kerala · India
Surf spotgood for intermediatesboard rental nearby
More powerful waves, fewer people. Best wind — E.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 8.747, 76.699 |
FAQ
Is Varkala Black Beach good for beginners?
Varkala Black Beach is a spot for intermediates. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Varkala Black Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#kerala/varkala-black-beach. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Kerala
- Kappil — Beach break by the lagoon, beginners and intermediates
- Edava — Beach break by the lagoon, beginners and intermediates
- Varkala — surf spot, beginners and intermediates
- Shanghumugham — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Samudra Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Kovalam Lighthouse Beach — Beach break in a bay, beginners