East Point Beachbreak Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E to S, windswells are good
Wind
Calm or offshore from the W to N. Mornings are generally clean and offshore in the dry season.
Surf Height
Waist high-couple feet overhead
Tide
Medium to high
East Point Beachbreak Surf Guide
East Point is close to the city of Visakhapatnam, and directly in front of the Park Hotel. An old British-period lighthouse sits on the point, and local farmers often bring their buffalo to the sea here to bath. A solid, crunchy beachbreak, East Point needs a stiff westerly offshore wind to really turn on. The wind is often southwest and the waves are lumpy with side-chop.A group of rocks in front of the lighthouse marks the spot as the rocks hold sand that give this beachbreak some shape. East Point is rideable on most days and needs minimal swell to break. Overhead waves here have significant power and grunt, so be prepared for a few poundings.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Best suited for avid to advanced surfers when its on.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Zero to minimal
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun beachbreak that can offer good sections and packs a punch.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Short paddle, but you can take many waves on the head trying to get out.
Water Quality
Clean
Fairly clean for the most part.
Hazards
This break packs a punch.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Easy. Roads lead right to it and there's a village around it. Directly in front of the Park Hotel.
Bottom
Sand and a few rocks
Best Season
Summer, as winter storms are in the South Indian Ocean. Tropical cyclones can form throughout the year, but are most frequent between April and June, and between October and December.
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