The Surf Window

Diglipur

Andaman Islands, India

Beach breakIntermediate

In the Andaman Islands' remote North Andaman, Diglipur is the most isolated surf destination in India, a fishing town near Saddle Peak where the exposed northwest coast catches the Bay of Bengal's full swell energy in completely undiscovered surf territory.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–N 1.5–3m at 12–16s

Wind

SW

Light to W under 15 knots

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

Nov–Mar

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach and reef break

Bottom

Sand and coral

Shape

Various, unexplored reef and beach breaks

Length

80–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Expert surfers
  • •Why: Extremely remote, unexplored surf territory, complete expedition-level self-reliance

Hazards

  • •Saltwater crocodiles, Diglipur area has high crocodile density
  • •Very remote, the flight from Port Blair takes 45 minutes or 12+ hours by ferry
  • •Limited medical facilities

Local Tips

  • •Ross and Smith Islands nearby (connected by a natural sandbar) are extraordinary, permission required from forest department
  • •Turtle nesting on nearby beaches is remarkable, respect all protected areas
  • •This is genuinely frontier surfing, treat it as an expedition

Location

Map showing the location of Diglipur in Andaman Islands, India

13.2444, 92.9720