The Surf Window

Inani Beach

Chittagong, Bangladesh

Beach breakBeginner

South of Cox's Bazar town, Inani Beach is a rocky, coral-studded stretch where the rock formations shape the waves into defined peaks, and the scenery of tidal pools and coloured coral contrasts dramatically with the flat sand beaches further north.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size1–2m at 10–14s

Wind

NE

Light to NW under 15 knots

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Apr

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach and reef break

Bottom

Sand and coral rock

Shape

Peaks shaped by rock formations

Length

40–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced surfers
  • •Why: Rock and coral formations require careful navigation and wave reading

Hazards

  • •Coral and rock at low tide, potentially very dangerous
  • •Very limited infrastructure and assistance
  • •Strong currents around the rock formations

Local Tips

  • •The tidal pools at low tide are extraordinary for marine life, bring a mask
  • •The area is less crowded than the main Cox's Bazar beach, a more peaceful atmosphere
  • •The jeep taxis from Cox's Bazar to Inani are the main transport

Location

Map showing the location of Inani Beach in Chittagong, Bangladesh

21.2733, 92.0833