The Surf Window

Cavelossim

Goa, India

Beach breakBeginner

At the southern end of the Salcete coast, Cavelossim Beach sits at the mouth of the Sal River where river and sea meet and create shifting sandbars, a transition zone between the tourist North and the quieter South Goa where consistent surf meets luxury resort facilities.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
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

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The Wave

Type

Beach and river mouth break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

River mouth peaks, both lefts and rights

Length

60–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Consistent beach break with interesting river mouth dynamics

Hazards

  • •River mouth currents, strong after rain
  • •Luxury resort boat traffic on the Sal River
  • •Shifting sandbars require reading new conditions each session

Local Tips

  • •The river mouth ferry crossing to Mobor adds adventure to exploring this stretch of coast
  • •Leela Hotel and other luxury properties make this accessible as a high-end surf holiday base
  • •The dolphin boat trips from Cavelossim into the Sal River estuary are popular, beautiful at sunrise

Location

Map showing the location of Cavelossim in Goa, India

15.1846, 73.9456