Kumari Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW. More southerly, the faster the wave gets and vertical. More westerly, the more mellow.
Wind
Calm to offshore from the WNW-NW to N. W is ok, especially further inside the point. SW is not good.
Surf Height
Head high-2X overhead+, the bigger the better.
Tide
Lower tide and incoming.
Kumari Point Surf Guide
A long right reef point, on the southern tip of Little Andaman island. The wave is a screamer, take off as far up the reef as you think you can make it, and keep pumping like a madman through long barreling sections until the wave begins to slow down as it approaches the end section. The end section can throw a good tube, as the reef ends abruptly where a small stream flows into the Indian Ocean, cutting a channel in the reef in front of a pristine white sand beach.The reef itself isn't too shallow or dangerous, and the lineup tends to spread out as the wave can be a very long ride. Water is bathtub-warm, and no one has ever seen a shark in this area, but that doesn't mean they aren't there.The location of Kumari Point is extremely remote. There are few settlements or people living on Little Andaman, and there is nothing in the area other than a seasonal beach camp of the Onge people, one of the tribal peoples of the Andamans. The Onges are protected by law from contact with Indians or any outsiders to promote their chances of survival.
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
An amazing wave -- long, fast, and hollow.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy paddle from a boat. Long rides, so the paddle back out each time is long.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Currents and coral reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Extremely remote, chartered boat. No land access.
Bottom
Coral reef. Can be shallow but not crazy-shallow.
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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