A beach and reef break south of Chennai that is the centre of India's surf scene, with a school and annual contests. Small waves are best in the post-monsoon months.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces ENE
Level
beginner
Best swell
ESE, E
Best wind
WNW, NW (offshore)
Best tide
low tide
Season
September to December
Typical size
0.5-1.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Rocks near the point; Rips; Local surf community rules