The Surf Window

Panambur Beach

Karnataka, India

Beach breakBeginner

The main urban beach of Mangalore in Karnataka, Panambur is a long sandy stretch where Arabian Sea swells create consistent beach break for one of India's major port cities, a genuine working-town surf experience far from the tourist trail.

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

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the long beach

Length

60–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Consistent Arabian Sea beach break accessible for most levels

Hazards

  • •Rip currents in bigger swells
  • •Jellyfish in certain seasons
  • •Port shipping traffic offshore

Local Tips

  • •Mangalore's Tulu cuisine is extraordinary, fish curry with neer dosa is essential eating
  • •The Ullal Beach just south of the city is less crowded with better waves
  • •St Aloysius Chapel in Mangalore city has extraordinary Jesuit frescoes, worth a cultural visit

Location

Map showing the location of Panambur Beach in Karnataka, India

12.9547, 74.7861