Where can you go surfing in India?

India's surf scene is young but established. Mulki in Karnataka has river-mouth breaks near Mangalore and some of the country's longest-running surf schools, and Covelong Point south of Chennai is an east coast point break with an annual surf festival.

Season in India: The big monsoon swell runs May to September. Beginner waves are friendlier from October to March.

First time surfing? Take a lesson rather than just renting a board: schools run 90-minute beginner sessions on soft-top boards in whitewater, and most people stand up on day one.

Common questions

When is the best time for surfing in India?: The big monsoon swell runs May to September. Beginner waves are friendlier from October to March.
Do I need experience to try surfing in India?: Take a lesson rather than just renting a board: schools run 90-minute beginner sessions on soft-top boards in whitewater, and most people stand up on day one.
How many surfing operators are listed in India?: 22: 22 water sports operators.
Where can you go surfing in India?: Goa, Mulki, Pondicherry, Varkala, Chennai, Murudeshwar. Each of those has its own page listing the operators working there.
How much does surfing in India cost?: 4 of the 22 publish a starting price, shown on their cards, from ₹1,000. The other 18 quote on enquiry.

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