Surfing enthusiasts from Visakhapatnam and else where are preferring to ride the waves at Mangamaripeta Beach, a hid- den gem along the Visakhapatnam coast. The serene A particular location has emerged as a favored destination for water sports enthusiasts, offering a more pristine and superior setting in comparison to the well-known Rushikonda beach. Surfers are now opting out of Rushikonda due to the discharge of sewage and plastic waste into the sea via a significant drainage pipe from parts of Vizag. As a result, both local and visiting surfers are transitioning to Mangamaripeta.
Anudeep Dopha, known as Andy in the local surfing community, holds a prominent position. He established the Lonely Surfers surfing club in 2010, which has evolved into a successful school teaching surfing to locals, including children of fisherfolk. Presently, the school caters to 45 students, offering sessions in the early morning and late afternoon to accommodate various enthusiasts.
In a discussion with Deccan Chronicle, Anudeep highlighted the year-round enjoyment of surfing, with the best conditions prevailing from October to April during India’s peak tourism season when the weather is cooler and waves are gentler. The surfing instructor is in the process of creating Malibu Point along Mangamaripeta beach to provide a distinctive beach experience for both residents and surfers.
Despite raising concerns with local authorities about the continuous discharge of sewage into the sea, Anudeep and others have relocated from Rushikonda to Mangamaripeta Beach. Recently, the surfing school organized a competition that attracted participants from diverse locations, including 12 surfers from Chennai and competitors from Spain, France, and Israel. This event underscores the increasing popularity of Mangamaripeta Beach among surfing communities nationally and internationally.
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