Surf spot

Betalbatim Beach - Taj

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

Country: India, North-West
Coordinates: 15.2930, 73.9023

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8
Wave direction	WNW	W	SW	WNW	W	SSW	SW	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	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)	4.4	5.8	8.4	7.3	8.8	9.6	9	6.8	13.7	13.3	12.7	12.6	12.3	12.4	12.1	12.1	12.1	11.3	10.7	10.2	10.3	10.6	10.6	10.5	10.4	10.3	10.4	9.9	8.3	7.9	8	7.5	6.5	6	6.2	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.5	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.3	6.2	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.9	6	6.1	6.3	6.2	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	25	35	51	44	56	79	79	47	183	182	186	192	176	161	152	134	119	99	94	95	124	135	144	141	138	129	125	102	67	58	58	52	51	51	53	57	61	63	62	62	61	61	60	59	58	56	54	54	54	53	51	50	48	45	39	36
Wind speed (km/h)	7.8	4.6	4	8.4	17.2	17.8	10.2	8.2	5.4	4.5	1.8	7.6	11.6	14	9.5	5.4	4	3.7	3.9	2.9	13.7	15.9	11.7	4.9	4	4.2	5.5	6.5	13.6	16.8	14.6	8.7	8.3	7.5	4.9	9.8	19.8	26.9	23.7	18	13.7	9.1	9.4	12.9	21.5	28.1	22.8	15.6	6.3	8.6	7.2	12.1	21.7	23.1	17.8	12.4
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Betalbatim Beach – Taj, India (North-West) is a scenic, relatively mellow surf and beach spot on Goa’s south-western coastline, near the Betalbatim/Cansaulim area. It’s known more for its relaxed, uncrowded vibe than for heavy surf, making it a good option if you’re looking for a gentler ocean experience.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Typically small, soft beach breaks
Best for: Beginners, longboarders, and casual surfers
Consistency: Can be inconsistent and seasonal, with the best chance during the southwest monsoon swell period
Wind: Offshore/cleaner conditions are more likely early in the morning before sea breezes pick up

Beach characteristics

Sand bottom: Generally sandy, which is more forgiving than reef breaks
Crowds: Usually quieter than more famous Goa beaches
Atmosphere: Calm, laid-back resort area with stretches of open sand

Things to know

Conditions can change quickly with tides, swell, and monsoon winds.
During peak monsoon, currents and shorebreak can become stronger, so caution is important.
Local knowledge is helpful for finding the best sandbanks and safest entry points.

Overall vibe

Betalbatim Beach near the Taj is more of a pleasant, beginner-friendly beach break than a powerful surf destination. It’s a good place for a relaxed session, especially if you’re staying nearby and want easy access to the water.