Archive · 30 May 2025
Surfing Event Postponed Due to Heavy Rainfall in Mangaluru
A surfing competition called the NMPA Indian Open of Surfing was supposed to start, but the weather was bad.
Heavy rain and big waves made it unsafe for surfers to compete on the first day.
The organizers checked the sea conditions early and decided to postpone the day's events.
Surfers got their registration done and received event kits.
They are hoping the weather will be better on Saturday.
The competition is part of a bigger surfing series, and many top surfers were ready to participate.
The event had to change locations because of the weather.
The opening day of the 6th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing was canceled due to heavy rain and unsafe sea conditions.
The event was to take place at Tannirbhavi Eco Beach.
Organizers included the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), Mantra Surf Club, and Surfing Swami Foundation.
The event is part of the National Surfing Championship Series 2025.
Over 50 surfers were expected to compete in various categories.
- Who
- The 6th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing participants and organizers.
- What
- The opening day of the 6th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing was called off due to weather.
- When
- The first day of the event, Friday.
- Where
- Tannirbhavi Eco Beach in Mangaluru.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall and unsafe sea conditions with high swells and erratic wave patterns.
Weather Conditions
Safety Concerns
Weather
Weather Conditions
Heavy rainfall and high swells.
Safety Concerns
Unfavorable weather.
- Event Venue
- Tannirbhavi Eco Beach
- Event Name
- 6th NMPA Indian Open of Surfing
- Organizer
- Surfing Federation of India (SFI)
- Series
- National Surfing Championship Series 2025
- Notable Surfers
- Ramesh Budhial, Kishore Kumar, Ajeesh Ali, Harish Muthu, Kamali P, Shrishti Selvam, Sinchana Gowda
- Sponsors
- Karnataka Tourism, Cycle Pure Agarbatti, New Mangalore Port Authority