West Twin (Andaman Islands)
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Intermediate to Advanced
- Skill Level
- Swell
- Spot Type
- Empty
- Crowd Level
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About
West Twin is a remote, boat-access-only left-hand point-break in the Andaman Islands, known for hollow, powerful waves. The wave works as a point-break over flat rocks with a sand bottom, with a rock hazard present at/under the line. Wave performance is described as holding significant size: it starts working around 1.0–1.5m and can build up to roughly 5m and over, with hollow sections. Break frequency is characterized as sometimes/inconsistently, but when it’s on, it’s regarded as a regional classic with high wave quality and typically very little crowding. Conditions are strongly tied to both swell and wind. The spot is optimized for a southwest swell, while North wind is reported as offshore/clean for the left. Wind reliability is described as low, so session planning should account for variability. Because the location is uninhabited and access is exclusively by boat or yacht, visitors should be prepared for difficult logistics and limited emergency options. Local guidance emphasizes bringing all supplies, expecting no lifeguard presence, and treating the rock hazards and potential for strong currents as key risks.
- Hollow left-hand point-break with powerful shape
- Can hold swell up to around 5m and over
- Typically empty due to boat-only, highly remote access
- Hollow, powerful left-hand point-break with the ability to hold sizable swell (up to ~5m and over).
- Typically empty due to extreme remoteness and boat-only access.
- Exceptional clarity is reported for the wider islet area.
- Boat-only access makes logistics critical (supplies, timing, and contingency plans).
- Rock hazards; waves break over/near flat rock with rocks present.
- Rescue availability is reported as none/very limited, increasing risk if problems occur far from help.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- N
- Offshore directions
- N
- Wind Type
- Mixed — Reported as mixed wind; optimal wind direction given as North for offshore/cleaner conditions.
- Reliability
- low
- Best Months
- April, May, June, July, August, September
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell
- Beach
- Mixed — Mixed composition reported; also described as flat rocks with sand in wave-break context.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Huge — Spot reports huge wave capability; swell can hold up to ~5m and over.
- Launch
- Big — Boat-based entry; access is described as by yacht/boat only.
- Launch Difficulty
- Expert only — Launching/entry is boat-based and difficult/remote by description.
Through the year
Consistently empty due to extreme remoteness.
Monsoon season typically runs from May to October.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Left-hand hollow point-break over flat rocks with sand bottom; works inconsistently but can hold significant swell up to 5m+ and beyond.
- Wave Direction
- Left
- Optimal Swell
- SW
- Swell Height
- 1.5–5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid — Mid tide; described as mid tide (and also as a normal working mid-tide window with rising/falling tides).
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed.
- Wind Effect
- North wind provides offshore or clean conditions for the left; North is listed as optimal for wind.
- Bigger Swell
- Holds up to around 5m and over; able to take larger swells.
- Wave Quality
- Excellent — Described as regional classic; quality rated very high in spot-level reporting.
- Wave Power
- Powerful
- Wave Shape
- Hollow — Hollow left-hand point-break.
- Peel Speed
- Fast — Spot reports medium-to-fast peel; described as fast for the left point break.
- Ride Length
- Short — Normal 50–150m rides; some reporting also describes rides as medium with ~100m typical.
- Typical Ride Length
- 50–150 m
- Ride Length Details
- Normal rides are reported around 50–150m (with some noting ~100m typical).
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for West Twin (Andaman Islands) in the full forecast view.
West Twin (Andaman Islands) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 5–16 ktsGusts 24 kts
- Direction
- S185°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2416 kts
- Windy days
- 4/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.8–1.7 m8s period
- Temperature
- 27–30 °C
Over the next 7 days, West Twin (Andaman Islands) is forecast for daytime winds of 5–16 kts, peaking around 16 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 24 kts. The prevailing direction is S. Waves run 0.8–1.7 m with a period of about 8s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Rocks
- Remote location
- Strong currents (potential)
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- None — No lifeguard presence reported.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No — Spot-level reporting indicates no rescue availability.
- Emergency Info
- Rescue availability reported as no at the spot level; emergency/medical access is described as limited, with nearest major medical facilities in Port Blair. General emergency number in India is 112.
Rules of the spot
Remote, boat-only access; bring supplies and plan for limited rescue availability.
- Access by boat only
- No land access
- Access is exclusively by boat or yacht; bring all necessary supplies as the area is uninhabited.
- Plan for limited/slow emergency response due to remoteness.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Port Blair
- Nearest Town
- Port Blair
- Nearest Airport
- Veer Savarkar International Airport (IXZ)
- Parking
- No vehicle access
- Public Transport
- Access primarily via private or government-operated ferries and chartered boats from Port Blair or Wandoor.
- Access
- Access by yacht or boat only; typically via multi-day surf charters from Port Blair.
- Cost Level
- Expensive
- Local Language
- Hindi, English, Andamanese dialects
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Far — Nearby accommodation is described as live-aboard surf charters or yachts.
- Food & Drink
- Must be brought via boat.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is extremely limited; most visitors must bring their own equipment via charter.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
Off the water
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A historic colonial prison in Port Blair that played a significant role in India's independence movement.
World-class underwater exploration featuring diverse marine life and pristine coral formations.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at West Twin (Andaman Islands)?
The best overall months at West Twin (Andaman Islands) are April, May, June, July, August, September.
Which wind directions work at West Twin (Andaman Islands)?
West Twin (Andaman Islands) works with N winds. Offshore directions are N.
What skill level is West Twin (Andaman Islands) suitable for?
West Twin (Andaman Islands) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate to Advanced.