Varkala
Kerala · India
Surf spotgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Kerala's main surf beach, season Oct–Apr. Best wind — E (mornings).
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 | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 8.734, 76.705 |
FAQ
Is Varkala good for beginners?
Yes, Varkala works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Varkala 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. 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 Black Beach — surf spot, intermediates
- Shanghumugham — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Samudra Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Kovalam Lighthouse Beach — Beach break in a bay, beginners