Also called as the Main Beach in Gokarna, Gokarna Beach is a long stretch of shoreline located in the edge of the temple town in Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka. The stunning beach is not very crowded and has gained immense popularity recently due to its serene stretch of shoreline contrasted by the lush green foliage. Beaches in Gokarna were rarely frequented by locals until the foreign tourists started to throng the place which led the locals to establish beach cafes and shacks, and which started the Hippie culture of Gokarna.
The beach is also visited by pilgrims who visit the town in Shiva temples along with Indian and foreign tourists. The adjoining muddy uphill roads covered with forests on both sides provide for more than a reason to got on a hike or family picnic. Gokarna’s beaches are scenic, secluded, clean, well-maintained, and great to swim or dip your feet in, as the water currents are not too high, given the calm weather and environment. The main beach, Gokarna beach also offer exciting activities and adventure experiences that adrenaline junkies and fun lovers will enjoy - such as scuba diving/snorkeling, speed boating, surfing, parasailing, jet skiing and some milder ones like banana boat rides too. The calming environment, chirping birds, stunning sunset, and soft sand makes this beach a must-visit place in Gokarna.
If you ever got fascinated by looking at the surfers freely riding the waves in style and want to take a try, then you can try your hand at surfing in Gokarna beach or Main beach. Due to its serene environment, low crowd, and three to five feet waves makes Gokarna beach a popular destination for surfing, and you don’t even have to worry about nudging or accidently crashing into someone while surfing.
The waves here are ideal for both advanced and beginner surfers and you can hire surfing equipment such as surf boards and wetsuits. The beach gets clean and high waves 50% of the time and the beach breaks from both left and right, making it a good surf stage. There are several surf schools in Gokarna and nearby areas which offer sessions for both beginners and trained surfers, which can last for a few hours to a few days according to your choice. The trainers are professionals, and you can learn surfing under their guidance without any worry.
Surf Schools:
Price for lessons starts from Rs2000 per head
Email – surfschool@cocopelli.org
Prices start from Rs1800.
Email – theshakasurfclub@gmail.com
Prices for lessons start from Rs2000 per head.
Email – info@indicasurfschool.com
Things to Remember:
We all know that keeping rational while enjoying such a thrilling activity can be a little challenging, but if you are planning to register yourself for a surfing lesson or plan to go surfing, here are some things to remember:
The best wind direction here is from the east northeast and the best swell direction is from the southwest. Waves at Gokarna beach break from both left and right making a good surf stage. The best time to go surfing here with consistent clean waves is during winter, specifically in November. Surfable clean waves are found 53% of the time in November while the others time the waves are low which are still suitable for beginners.
Where to eat at Gokarna Beach? Well, there are many cafes and beach shacks in and around Gokarna beach which serves delectable south Indian cuisine with lip-smacking seafood. Some of the best restaurants and cafes near Gokarna beach are:
Gokarna beach is famous for its serene ambiance and a plethora of adventure activities like water sports without being too crowdy.
Yes, surfing is one of the top activities to do in Gokarna Beach. The long beach offers perfect waves for beginners which are safe and its also less crowdy.
Gokarna Beach is the main beach here which is also near to several temples.
Yes you can go to Gokarna beach at night and stay at beach shacks or tents.
The best time to visit Gokarna is during winters from October to February which is the peak season as the weather is pleasant and water sports can be enjoyed.
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