The beach and lagoon offer a good range of water-based activities. During the northeast monsoon (November to March) the surf picks up enough for windsurfing and surfing. The calm lagoon behind the sandbar is sheltered and ideal for beginners learning to kayak or windsurf. Snorkelling is possible when the sea is calm. Equipment hire is available from guesthouses and operators along the beach road — nothing is especially formal, and negotiating a half-day rental directly on the beach is the normal approach.