Weekend Surfing at Mumbai Surf Club, Vasai

My friend and I decided to do something adventurous and out of our usual city routine - surfing! We booked a session with the Mumbai Surf Club in Vasai, a hidden gem just a bit outside the chaos of Mumbai.

The club offers two main options:

• Morning surfing, starting at 7:30 AM

• Or a two-day trip, where you can arrive by evening, meet the trainers, and stay overnight in there premise.

Since waking up early and traveling all the way to Vasai in the morning wasn’t practical for us, we chose the second option. We booked a hostel room and reached the surf club by Saturday evening. That evening, we also got to meet our surfing trainers - who are available only during that time — and mentally prepared ourselves for the next day.

We woke up early on Sunday morning at 7:00 AM, got ready, and walked to the beach, feeling both nervous and excited.

Before entering the sea, the trainers gave us a 15-minute training session on the basics of surfing - like how to stand on the board, balance, and most importantly, fall safely. 😄

Once the training was done, we were in the water for about an hour. Since we couldn’t take our phones into the sea (for obvious reasons), we don’t have surfing photos - but the experience was definitely unforgettable.

🏄‍♂️ First Time Struggles

As complete beginners, we found it pretty challenging to get on the surfboard and ride the waves properly. Balancing on the board looked easier in videos than it was in real life!

I do remember managing to ride one wave till the end - and that feeling made all the effort worth it.

We were mostly in chest-deep water, and thankfully, we were always tied to our boards, so it felt quite safe throughout the session. By 10:00 AM, we were completely exhausted - but in the best way possible!

🏖️ Pro Tip

If you already know how to surf, the club also offers surfboard rentals, so you can just rent a board and hit the waves at your own pace.

🌊 Final Thoughts

Surfing at Mumbai Surf Club was an amazing weekend escape - peaceful beach vibes, a new skill to try, and a break from screens and deadlines.

If you're looking for a short, refreshing adventure just outside Mumbai, this is a great pick. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced surfer, the sea is ready to teach you something new.

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