The long beach at Cox's Bazar gets monsoon windswell and is the main place where surfing is being tried in Bangladesh. Waves are mushy beach-break peaks that suit beginners.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces SW
Level
beginner
Best swell
SW, SSW
Best wind
NE, ENE (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
May to October (monsoon swell)
Typical size
0.5-2 m
Crowd
low
Hazards
Rips and undertow; Strong monsoon onshore wind; Few boards and little rescue support
Nearby spots
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