The Surf Window

Mandrem

Goa, India

Beach breakBeginner

North of Arambol in Goa, Mandrem is a quiet, beautiful beach where the Mandrem River creates a lagoon behind the dunes and Arabian Sea swells deliver consistent, uncrowded beach break, one of Goa's most genuinely peaceful surf destinations.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–W 1.5–2.5m at 10–14s

Wind

SE

Light to E under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Mar

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the beach

Length

60–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Consistent Arabian Sea beach break with less crowd pressure than the main Goa spots

Hazards

  • •Rip currents in bigger swells
  • •River mouth currents at the lagoon entrance
  • •Can have jellyfish in certain seasons

Local Tips

  • •The lagoon behind the beach is perfect for stand-up paddleboarding on flat days, beautiful and calm
  • •Mandrem has Goa's best reputation for yoga retreats, many quality centres operate here
  • •The beach shacks serve excellent fresh fish at reasonable prices, a Goa institution

Location

Map showing the location of Mandrem in Goa, India

15.6551, 73.7198