Jarawa Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S to SW. Note the more west, then less energy gets in.
Wind
Calm or offshore from ENE-NE to N-NNW, Mornings are generally clean and offshore in the dry season.
Surf Height
Chest high-slightly overhead
Tide
Longer rides with low to medium tide, but breaks on all tides.
Jarawa Point Surf Guide
On the east side of Little Andaman is Jarawa Point, a long left pointbreak. The wave faces south, and is somewhat sheltered from swell, needing a more south angle to pick up the energy. Unlike the other waves in this area, the reef at Jarawa is rocks and not coral. A shelf reef that extends into the Indian Ocean at the north end of Hut Bay.Hut Bay is the only town of any significance on Little Andaman Island, but few tourists come to this region, so the facilities are rudimentary. But, if there is a good south swell running, who cares where we're staying? This is a great wave for full-on ripping. Surfable at all tides, it has several clean and fast sections before running out into deeper water.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Best suited for good to advanced surfers when its on.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Zero to minimal
Spot Rating
Fun
Long and ripable, but usually on the smaller side due to being pretty sheltered.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy paddle through a channel from the beach to the lineup, or from a boat. Long rides, so the paddle back out each time is long.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
The reef, sharks, crocs.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Remote. Chartered boat, or can walk and hour or so from Hut Bay.
Bottom
Rock reef, not too bad
Best Season
Late February until the start of the southwest monsoon in mid-May, which can be as late as mid-June depending on the year.
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