Morjim Beach, Goa
Also known as: Morjim, Turtle Beach, Ashvem and Mandrem nearby
Palm-fringed beach, river mouth, dolphins, sunsets
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Goa, India spot - what to expect and when to come.
Best Feb-May; light winds Oct-Jan
12-16 kt Feb-May; 8-10 kt Oct-Jan; N cross-onshore thermal
Moderate; light thermal afternoon sea breeze
Mid-Jan to May
Moderate; river-mouth sandbars
Often under-powered; frequent no-wind days; busy tourist beach
The water
Small chop, flatter near river mouth
Shallow inshore, deeper offshore
Warm, approx 28-30 C
None; boardshorts
Skill & group fit
Beginner (light-wind) to intermediate
3 (moderate)
Learners and light-wind foilers
Good; easy beach but wind is often marginal
Getting there & schools
Beach launch in front of Montego Bay Beach Village
Taxi or scooter; about 1 hr from airports
Kitesurfing Goa (Yogi Kiting), IKO; lessons and rental on the beach
Beach shacks, cafes, resorts, nightlife nearby
Goa beaches, nightlife, Chapora fort, turtle watching, yoga
Busy tourist beach; relaxed vibe
Permits & safety
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Swimmers and tourists, protected turtle-nesting zone, boats, river current
Drishti beach lifeguards on Goa beaches; hospitals in Mapusa. VERIFY
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.