Lawson's Bay 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
Chest high-few feet overhead+
Tide
All tides
Lawson's Bay Surf Guide
A longish right point, Lawson Bay is one of the better waves found in mainland India. Located directly in front of a large fishing village, the wave has good shape on the outside, and several sections through the inside before backing off. The shorter continental shelf on the east coast of India, particularly in the state of Andhra Pradesh, ensures the energy of longer-period groundswells coming up from the southern ocean is compromised as little as possible.The wave is suitable for short or longboards, and is best on an offshore west wind, common in the dry season from February through mid-May. Paddle out between the rocks near the top of the point. Watch out for human fecal matter on the beach and in the water, depending on the tide.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels -- Depends on size. Many times it can be suitable for all levels on the same day along the different sections of the point.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None in the water. Tons of fans on the beach.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Uncrowded in the lineup but many kids on the inside to watch out for.
Spot Rating
Fun
Long rides with some good sections mixed in.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can walk to top of point with easy paddle out. Long rides equal long way back out. Current can get bad.
Water Quality
Dirty
Lots of turds on the beach, in the water, on your shoes, on your feet. Crap everywhere!
Hazards
Human fecal matter floating through the lineup.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
Easy. Road leads right to it and there's a village around it.
Bottom
Sand and rocks. Large rocks on the shoreline hold the sand in place.
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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