Hanuman Point Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

E to S

Wind

Calm or offshore from the SW to NW. Mornings are generally clean and offshore in the dry season.

Surf Height

Head high-2X overhead+

Tide

Medium to high

Hanuman Point Surf Guide

A fickle break, Hanuman Point can produce epic right-handers-when it eventually turns on.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Best suited for good to advanced surfers when its on.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

None.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Zero to minimal

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

A fickle break, but can produce epic right-handers when it eventually turns on.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Can walk to top of point with easy paddle out. Long rides equal long way back out, but easy paddle back out unless current is ripping.

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

There are dirty rivermouths in the area, but cleaner than other nearby spots.

Hazards

Hitting the reef. Water can get dirty at times after heavy rains in the area.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Easy. Roads lead right to it and there's a village around it, as well as Tenneti Park right on the point.

Bottom

Reef

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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