Surf spot

Arambol

Forecast conditions and map view for Arambol in India, North-West. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: India, North-West
Coordinates: 15.6872, 73.7028

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	WSW	WSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W	W
Wave period (s)	11.1	11.9	11.8	11.5	9.9	9.9	10.4	11.5	11.3	11.1	10.8	10.8	10.7	10.6	10.5	10.4	10.3	10.3	10.2	9.7	8.7	8.8	8	6.1	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	5.8	6	6.2	6	6	6	6.1	6	6	6.1	6.2	6	5.7	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	106	116	122	130	103	103	112	137	139	141	128	133	139	144	141	138	130	124	127	114	92	94	77	45	48	51	57	60	61	64	68	67	66	66	62	53	47	53	62	62	62	59	60	57	57	58	56	56	55	54	52	51	49	48	45	42
Wind speed (km/h)	6	4.3	2.2	9.4	13.7	14	8.5	7.2	5.8	7.3	4.4	6.8	14.1	13.7	9.3	8.1	4	4	5.4	4	14.9	17.5	10.9	7.5	6.5	6.5	5.5	10.5	16.8	23.3	19.6	17.5	13.8	6.5	7.6	18.1	20.9	24.7	18.4	13.4	10.8	6.1	5.9	8.2	16.8	21.1	16.2	11.1	7.9	8.9	7.2	8.9	17.6	21.4	16.3	11.4
Wind direction	NNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WSWOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WGlassy	WOnshore	WOnshore	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NGlassy	NGlassy	NECross-off	NGlassy	WOnshore	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NCross	NCross	NNECross-off	NCross	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NCross	NCross	NNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NCross	NNECross	NNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWOnshore	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NNWCross-on	NCross	NNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NNWCross-on

Arambol, India (North-West Goa) is a laid-back beach and surf spot on the Arabian Sea, known more for its relaxed, bohemian vibe than for heavy waves.

Surf conditions

Wave quality: Usually small to moderate, best for beginners and longboarders
Wave type: Mostly soft, mellow beach-break style waves
Best swell: Picks up during the monsoon/swell season (typically May to September), though conditions can vary a lot
Wind: Mornings are often cleaner; afternoons can get bumpier with onshore winds
Tide: Tidal influence matters, with many surfers preferring mid-tide sessions

Spot character

Level: Beginner to intermediate
Crowd: Can be busy in peak season, but generally not an intense surf crowd
Vibe: Very relaxed, with yoga, drumming, cafes, and backpacker culture
Bottom: Usually sand, which makes it more forgiving

Things to know

Consistency: Not the most consistent surf destination in India, so it’s best to check local forecasts
Hazards: Watch for currents, changing sandbanks, and occasional shorebreak
Best for: Surf lessons, soft-top boards, longboarding, and mellow cruising

Overall

Arambol is a fun, friendly surf and beach destination rather than a world-class wave. It’s a good place to learn, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere while catching occasional clean, rideable waves.