Betul Beach
Goa, India
Beach breakIntermediate
At the southern end of South Goa near Cabo de Rama, Betul Beach sits at the mouth of the Sal River where consistent Arabian Sea swells and river mouth sandbars create one of Goa's most underrated and uncrowded surf spots in a genuinely local village setting.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1.5–2.5m at 10–14s
Wind
NE
Light to E under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Oct–Mar
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach and river mouth break
Bottom
Sand
Shape
River mouth peaks with shifting sandbars
Length
60–120m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
- •Why: River mouth creates interesting but variable conditions
Hazards
- •Strong river mouth currents
- •Fishing boat traffic entering and leaving
- •Shifting sandbars require constant re-assessment
Local Tips
- •Cabo de Rama Fort on the headland above is one of Goa's most dramatic colonial ruins
- •The fishing village of Betul is authentic South Goa, far fewer tourists than the north
- •Fresh kingfish from the fishing boats is extraordinarily good, buy directly from the boats at the wharf
Location
15.1833, 73.9667