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Kitesurfing Benaulim Beach

South Goa, Goa, India

Wind & Conditions

South Goa's quietest kite beach; NW/NNW side-onshore 10–18 kn Nov–Mar; shallow chop with small waves; uncrowded; beginner-friendly; combine with Morjim for full Goa kite trip. [unplug-goa]

About Benaulim Beach

Orlim is a village situated in Goa, India. It is part of the Salcete taluka sub-district and is surrounded by the villages of Varca and Carmona. It is located about 10 km from the town of Margao and about 45 km from the capital city of Panjim.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Benaulim Beach.

World Ranking

Regional

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Benaulim Beach, South Goa, Goa, India, India

Lat: 15.228, Lon: 73.94

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Camper parking

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Ashoka Cafe Restaurant
  • Chinese Food Corner Restaurant
  • Domingoes Restaurant
  • Feed more Restaurant
  • Garden View Restaurant
  • Misha's Restaurant
  • Pinto Bar Bar / Café
  • Vihan Bar / Café
  • Waterfalls cafe Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Benaulim Beach?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Benaulim Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Benaulim Beach suitable for beginner kiters?

Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.

What wind direction works at Benaulim Beach?

South Goa's quietest kite beach; NW/NNW side-onshore 10–18 kn Nov–Mar; shallo... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Benaulim Beach?

Kite size at Benaulim Beach depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Benaulim Beach?

Safety at Benaulim Beach depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.

See if Benaulim Beach is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Benaulim Beach is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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