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
Best suited for good to advanced surfers when its on.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Zero to minimal
Spot Rating
Perfect
A fickle break, but can produce epic right-handers when it eventually turns on.
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
Fair
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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