Suvali Beach

Suvali Beach is a coastal attraction located in Suvali village in Surat district, Gujarat, along the Arabian Sea coast near Hazira. Known for its distinctive black sand and tranquil, less-commercialized setting, it lies about 30 kilometres from Surat city. The beach is noted for its calm shoreline, wide sandy expanse and historical association with the early 17th-century arrival of the British. It is visited for sightseeing, photography and leisurely walks.

Visitors can expect a wide, flat shoreline with distinctive black sand along the Arabian Sea, relatively quiet and less developed than urban beaches near Surat. The setting is open and natural with few commercial structures, offering views of the sea, fishing activity and sunrise and sunset. Areas for walking along the shore and open sand for picnicking and photography are accessible. Facilities are basic, and swimming is generally not encouraged due to currents.

Suvali Beach, historically known as Swally, is noted as the site where the British East India Company ships first anchored in 1612, leading to the Battle of Swally against the Portuguese. This event marked the beginning of British presence in India.