Jarawa Point sits up the east coast of the Andamans, on the northern headland at Butler's Bay, and takes its name from one of the region's indigenous tribes. It's a left-hand reef where fun park walls amble down the reef in sections, serving up hits and shoulders and the odd cover-up when the swell fills in. Like most Andaman waves it stays fairly easy and well shaped, peeling over a colourful reef below.
When It Works
The point draws swell from south through southwest, with south (S) the best match. Its position on the headland leaves west swells out of the picture, but anything with south in it wraps onto the rocky limestone shelf that curves into the bay. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, breaking left over an uneven reef, and stays moderately consistent. Push toward the bigger end of that range and the walls thicken enough for the occasional cover-up.
Wind and Tide
The limestone shelf turns any north (N) wind offshore, so that's the direction to look for. It breaks through low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This one suits intermediate surfers, and you can expect a moderately busy lineup when it's working.
