Surfing in Varkala
- Operators
- 4
- Season
- All year
- Region
- Kerala
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.
Varkala: the most established surf schools in the country. See everything in India
Season in Varkala: The big monsoon swell runs May to September. Beginner waves are friendlier from October to March.
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Surfing operators in Varkala
4 operators listed. Prices and reviews show only where the operator has published them.
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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.
Surfing in Varkala: common questions
- When is the best time for surfing in Varkala?
- The big monsoon swell runs May to September. Beginner waves are friendlier from October to March.
- Do I need experience to try surfing in Varkala?
- 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 Varkala?
- 4: Ruasta Surf School, Moana Surf Club, Mahalo Surf, Elixir Surf. Only operators we have verified are active appear here.
- What is surfing in Varkala like?
- The most established surf schools in the country.
- How much does surfing in Varkala cost?
- No operator in Varkala has published a price range on Coral Circuit yet, so the cards say "Contact for prices". Ask the operator direct for a current quote.