Moorthikuppam Beach

Moorthikuppam Beach is a sandy coastal stretch located in the fishing hamlet of Moorthikuppam, north of Puducherry city in the Union Territory of Puducherry. Known for its quiet, undeveloped shoreline and active fishing community, the beach features traditional fishing boats, nets and huts along the sand. It offers an authentic glimpse of local coastal life away from commercial tourist beaches, and is often visited for sunrise views, photography and peaceful walks.

Visitors can expect a quiet, sandy shoreline lined with traditional fishing boats, nets and small huts of the Moorthikuppam fishing village. The beach is largely undeveloped with no commercial shacks or water sports infrastructure. The setting is open and natural, facing the Bay of Bengal, with views of fishermen at work, especially in early morning. Visitors can walk along the sand, observe village life, watch sunrise and take photographs in a calm, less-crowded environment north of central Puducherry.

Moorthikuppam is a traditional fishing hamlet along the Coromandel Coast that has long supported local fishing communities, reflecting the historic coastal settlement pattern north of Puducherry.

The beach reflects the daily life and traditions of the local Tamil fishing community, with fishing boats, nets, and village activities forming an integral part of the coastal culture.