Malibupeta Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E to S
Wind
Calm or offshore from the SSW to W. Mornings are generally clean and offshore in the dry season.
Surf Height
Waist high-couple feet overhead
Tide
Medium to high
Malibupeta Surf Guide
Malibupeta is a long right point about one hour north of Visakhapatnam on the coast road. There's a juicy outside section on the tip of the point, then the wave backs off a bit before entering a long inside section to the beach. Outside is good for short and longboards, while the inside section is a perfect longboard wave.The wave is clearly visible from the road and there's a fishing village on the beach. Turn off, and park on the edge of the village. Local kids never see foreigners and are stoked to hang out and try to catch a few waves with a borrowed board. Same turd problems as Lawson Bay, but smaller village, so less turds on the beach and in the water.
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
Zero to minimal
Spot Rating
Fun
Long right point, great longboarding wave.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
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
Dirty
Water gets dirty with human poo and nearby rivermouth.
Hazards
Water quality with poo. Hitting the few random rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
Easy. Roads lead right to it and there's a village around it.
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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