What to expect
Highlights
- The river-mouth sandbar and calm backwater.
- Surfing — the coast’s main surf beach.
- A quiet, uncrowded stretch of sand.
Sasihithlu Beach
Sasihithlu is a scenic beach north of Mangaluru near Mulki, where the Shambhavi and Nandini rivers join and meet the Arabian Sea, creating a sandbar and calm backwater alongside the open sea.
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Typebeach
Nearest baseMangaluru
DistrictDakshina Kannada
Best timeOctober to February
Time needed1 to 2 hours
EntryFree
Places to visit11→It has become the coast’s main surfing spot, hosting surfing contests, and is otherwise a quiet, uncommercial beach.
Getting there
How to visit
- ~30 km north of Mangaluru near Mulki; best reached by car.
- Few facilities — carry water; respect the surf-school areas and swim with care where the river meets the sea.
Distance by road
- Udupi60 km
- Kasaragod50 km
- Madikeri (Coorg)135 km
- Mysuru250 km
- Bengaluru350 km
Road km to Dakshina Kannada; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to February; the surf season varies — ask the local surf school.
Weather in Sasihithlu BeachSeasonal guide
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Today at Sasihithlu Beach
Sunrise6:20 am
Sunset6:41 pm
Golden hour best light5:41 pm–6:41 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:41 pm–7:06 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 278°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 62%
South-west monsoon. June to September is monsoon season: the sea gets rough, swimming is often unsafe and boat services can be suspended. Follow lifeguard and local warnings, and expect changeable conditions.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
Visitor notes
- River-mouth currents can be strong — swim cautiously and keep clear of the channel.
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Sasihithlu Beach — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours
Best timeOctober to February; ask the surf school about the season
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Sasihithlu Beach
~30 km north near Mulki; best by car
Getting back
Work out your return before you settle in for the sunset. Public transport here thins out sharply in the evening, and Sasihithlu Beach is easier to reach than to leave. We do not publish departure times: there is no official live feed we are permitted to republish, and a wrong time here would strand you. Check the operator directly on the day.
- KSRTC — the Karnataka state bus operator; route and schedule enquiries. Online booking.
- Indian Railways — live running and seat availability for the nearest railhead, named under “Getting here” above.
Ask at the bus stand for the time of the last service back, not the next one. If you miss it, an auto or app cab is the fallback — agree the fare before you get in.
Getting around Sasihithlu Beach
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
If you need help at Sasihithlu Beach
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Sasihithlu Beach — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sasihithlu Beach?
October to February; the surf season varies — ask the local surf school.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sasihithlu Beach?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours.
How do I reach Sasihithlu Beach?
~30 km north of Mangaluru near Mulki; best reached by car. Few facilities — carry water; respect the surf-school areas and swim with care where the river meets the sea.
How much time do I need for Sasihithlu Beach?
1 to 2 hours.
What else is near Sasihithlu Beach?
Nearby you can pair Tannirbhavi Beach (3.3 km), Panambur Beach (3.8 km), Sultan Battery, Mangaluru (4.6 km), Kudroli Gokarnath Temple (5.8 km).
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Image credits
Photographs: Hithesh Karkera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.