Mulki Surfing Destination

Mulki Surfing Destination is a beach and river-mouth surf spot at Mulki in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, where the Shambhavi River meets the Arabian Sea, about 30 km north of Mangaluru. Recognized as a prominent surfing hub on India's west coast, it is home to Mantra Surf Club and other surf schools offering lessons and rentals. The wide sandy beach, consistent small to medium waves and calm backwaters make it notable for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Visitors can expect a wide sandy beach at the confluence of the Shambhavi River and the Arabian Sea with gentle to moderate waves suitable for learning. The area is centered around surf schools and camps such as Mantra Surf Club offering surfboards, stand-up paddleboards and kayaks for hire with instructors. The setting includes fishing boats, estuarine backwaters, and a relatively uncrowded shoreline. Visitors can watch or join surf lessons, paddle in the backwaters, and explore the coastal village environment.