Covelong Point Reviews and Ratings
(Tamil Nadu, India)
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Visitor reviews of Covelong Point surf break
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“Super consistent break, sometimes approaching 5 star, and very friendly locals! Not your typical destination surf break. All things considered, Covelong point is the best break in the area. A short (50m) to medium (100m) right hander (2' to 7'). Mostly gentle sand bottom, there are some rocks at the take off point, and a few sea snakes. In 10 years never seen any casualties from either! The Covelong Point Surf School is right on the break and offers boards, food, fresh water wash and lodging. Great for beginners, or expats traveling through India. In optimal conditions, the nearby fishing village point break can offer 200m rides with barrels and open face.”
Edward from UNITED STATES - 28 May 2019
Covelong Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.0(1: Covelong Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Covelong Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Tamil Nadu. 5: the best break in Tamil Nadu). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Covelong Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Covelong Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Covelong Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Covelong Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Covelong Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Covelong Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Covelong Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Covelong Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Covelong Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Covelong Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Nice spot, small right hand breaks goes upto 7ft in good seasons (June-September) some part of the beach are clean like the one near the Fisherman's cove resort and the Bay of Life Surf School but be warned other parts are horribly dirty.
Dress decently swim suits are ok, if you are wearing bikinis be sure to cover it up with a beach dress or something just to not hurt the sentiments of the locals.
There is a lot of local surfing activity, but kinda friendly. check with the local surf shop or surf school for conditions and hidden rocks.
Well you also paddle board here
Stay hooked!”
john from INDIA - 08 Jan 2014
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