India Surfing and Watersports 2026: Mahabalipuram, Mulki, Kovalam, Goa, Andaman Scuba Kitesurfing Coastal Adventure Complete Guide
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations India Surfing and Watersports 2026: Mahabalipuram, Mulki, Kovalam, Goa, Andaman Scuba Kitesurfing Coastal Adventure Complete Guide TL;DR I spent three months on India's coasts learning to surf at Mulki, taking my PADI open water at Havelock, and trying kitesurfing off Goa in the southwest monsoon. India has 7,517 km of coast across nine coastal states. Plan for waves Mar to Oct on the east coast, Jan to Apr Kerala, Oct to Mar Andaman. Budget 1,500 to 3,500 INR a surf lesson, 22,000 to 28,000 INR a four day scuba course. Why India Watersports in 2026 I picked 2026 because the surf and dive scene has matured. Mantra Surf Club in Karnataka, set up 2004, now runs structured camps. The Surfing Federation of India, founded 2012, became a recognised member of the International Surfing Association so lesson standards are checked. Andaman dive operators follow PADI safety logs strictly. The Indian watersports market hit about USD 7...