Avoid
Tarkarli in September
Maharashtra, India
Monsoon ending. Seas still rough. Water murky
Why September scores 1/5
Weather
Monsoon ending. Seas still rough. Water murky
Roads & Access
self drive: Standard car fine. Scenic Konkan drive from Goa or Mumbai.. road condition: Coastal road from Kudal is decent. Single lane in parts.. public transport: Kudal Railway Station (Konkan Railway). Auto/taxi to Tarkarli.. from nearest city: Kudal — 30km (45min). Goa — 120km (3hrs). Mumbai — 510km (10hrs). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. helpline: 100. ambulance: 108. police station: Malvan Police Station (8km). nearest hospital: Sub-district Hospital Malvan (8km). Sindhudurg District Hospital Oras (50km)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Decent signal in Tarkarli and Malvan. Patchy at remote beaches.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Clear water safe for supervised swimming, Snorkelling is kid-friendly (age 8+), Homestay families welcome children, Devbaag beach is calm
Elevation
5m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Best water clarity. Ideal for scuba and snorkelling. Calm seas |
| February | 5/5 | Excellent diving conditions. Pleasant 20-30°C |
| March | 4/5 | Good conditions. Warming up. Water sports available |
| April | 3/5 | Getting hot. Water still clear enough for diving |
| May | 2/5 | Hot and humid. Pre-monsoon. Water activities reducing |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon — rough seas. All water activities suspended |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon — dangerous seas. No diving, no boats |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon continues. Village is quiet and wet |
| Septemberviewing | 1/5 | Monsoon ending. Seas still rough. Water murky |
| October | 3/5 | Post-monsoon — water clearing. Activities resuming |
| November | 5/5 | Excellent conditions. Clear water, calm seas, peak season begins |
| December | 5/5 | Peak season — best visibility, perfect weather for all water activities |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kudal — 30km (45min). Goa — 120km (3hrs). Mumbai — 510km (10hrs). Roads: Coastal road from Kudal is decent. Single lane in parts.. Self-drive: Standard car fine. Scenic Konkan drive from Goa or Mumbai.. Public transport: Kudal Railway Station (Konkan Railway). Auto/taxi to Tarkarli.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
5m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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