Best time to surf in India
July to August for intermediate surfers, July to September for beginners, and May for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 19 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water | Best region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.6–0.8 m | 27 °C | Kerala |
| February | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.6–0.8 m | 28 °C | Kerala |
| March | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 29 °C | Kerala |
| April | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 30 °C | Kerala |
| May | 1 | 10 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 31 °C | Kerala |
| June | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 29 °C | Goa |
| July | 1 | 17 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 28 °C | Tamil Nadu |
| August | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 28 °C | Tamil Nadu |
| September | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 28 °C | Goa |
| October | 2 | 14 | 0 | 0.9–1.3 m | 29 °C | Kerala |
| November | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.7–1.1 m | 29 °C | Kerala |
| December | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.7–1.1 m | 28 °C | Kerala |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
By region
| Region | Intermediate | Beginners | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | June to October | May to October | 25–30 °C |
| Tamil Nadu | August | July to August | 26–31 °C |
| Goa | July to August | August to September | 27–31 °C |
Questions
What is the best month to surf in India?
August, with about 2 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is July to August.
When is the best time to surf in India for beginners?
July to September, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in India?
May has the biggest typical surf (about 1–1.4 m at the spots we follow).
Can you surf in India in summer?
Mostly small: June to August average about 1 good day a month for intermediate surfers, better for learning than for good waves.
How warm is the water in India?
About 27 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in May (Boardshorts / rash vest).
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