Tsunami Island
A sandbar that surfaced at the Karli River mouth after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and the hub for shallow-water play and watersports.
Tsunami Island is a sandbar at the mouth of the Karli River. Locals say it emerged from the water after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, hence the name. A small boat from Devbagh or Tarkarli jetty takes about 10 minutes to reach it. The water around the island is shallow and calm, so you can wade in waist-deep water. Stalls offer banana boat rides, flyboarding, jet skis, kayaks and simple food. Round-trip boat fare is about ₹100–200, and watersports are priced by negotiation. Weekends and holidays are very crowded, so visit on a weekday morning; most of the sandbar is submerged at high tide.
Opening hours
approx. 09:00–17:00 (depends on tides)
Nearby sights
- Devbag Beach & Sangam
- Tarkarli Beach
- Bhogwe Beach
- Nivati Fort
- Sindhudurg Fort
- Snorkeling & Scuba Diving off Sindhudurg
- Rock Garden Malvan
- Chivla Beach