Surfing in Goa.

Yes, you heard it right — Goa isn’t just about parties and palm trees. You can also learn to surf in Goa, right here on the soft sandy beaches and clear waters of the Arabian Sea. While many know Goa for its nightlife and water sports, surfing has quietly grown in popularity, especially since 2021.

Goa is one of the best places to learn surfing in India. The sea is calm, the waves are gentle, and the beaches are beginner-friendly — perfect for anyone wanting to try surfing for the first time.

The surf season in Goa runs from September to May.

For beginners: October to March is ideal

For experienced surfers: September and May offer stronger swell (post & pre-monsoon)

Goa may be India’s smallest state with just 160 km of coastline, but it offers some of the most peaceful beaches for surfing — especially spots where motorized water sports are limited or not allowed, making it safer and more relaxed for surf lessons.

One of the best surf spots is Mandrem Beach in North Goa. Its natural sandbar and nearby river mouth create consistent, clean waves. It’s also quiet, with fewer swimmers and no disturbance from motorized water sports, so you can surf freely — making it one of Goa’s safest and most peaceful beaches to learn.

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