Surfing in India
Riding waves on a board, learning on soft-tops in the white water at a surf school.
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Where in India
- Kovalam and Varkala, Kerala
- Mulki, Karnataka
- Goa
- Puducherry and Mahabalipuram
When to go
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October to May for learners; the monsoon brings bigger, messier swell.
What it asks of your body
Paddling, popping up and balance, and being happy in the waves.
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These are capabilities on the ACE™ scale. The Adventure Matchmaker builds your ACE™ profile in 2 minutes and rates every adventure for you: ready, a stretch, or not yet.
Take the MatchmakerWhat to check before you book
- A surf school with a small ratio of learners to instructors
- Soft-top boards and a leash for beginners
- Lessons on a beach suited to learners
Rules and requirements change. Ask your operator for the current word before you go.
Your first time
Take a two or three day beginner course at a surf school.
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Coming soon
We're checking operators for surfing before we list any. Run one, or want it sooner? Tell us.
Get in touchGuides for surfing
- Choosing an operatorThe questions that separate a safe operator from a cheap one, for any adventure: guides, ratios, safety kit, certifications, turnaround rules and refunds.
- Insurance & emergenciesWhat your insurance has to cover for your adventure, how rescue actually works in the Indian Himalaya, and the rules on satellite devices.
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