Top Dive Sites in Malvan, Tarkarli and Sindhudurg (2026 Guide)

Top Dive Sites in Malvan, Tarkarli and Sindhudurg (2026 Guide)

The sea off Tarkarli and Malvan is part of Sindhudurg district. Our boat leaves from Tarkarli Bandar Jetty. The ride to the dive sites takes about 1 hour.

We dive at 10 sites. Some are shallow and calm. Others are deeper, with stronger currents. Here is what each one is like.

How We Pick a Site

We check the sea every morning. Then we pick a site that fits the weather and your level.

• New divers go to calm, shallow sites.
• Certified divers can go deeper.
• The deep sites are best from November to March.

Best Sites for Beginners

These sites are calm and not too deep. Most first dives happen here.

1. Classroom

• Depth: 3 to 8 meters
• You can see: 10 to 15 meters
• Level: Beginner

This is where most people take their first breaths underwater. The water is shallow and calm. It is a good place to learn and to relax.

See Classroom

2. Lighthouse (South, North)

• Depth: 5 to 14 meters
• You can see: 8 to 16 meters
• Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Our most popular site. Beginners stay in the shallow part. Certified divers can go a little deeper.

See Lighthouse (South, North)

3. Old Lighthouse (North, South)

• Depth: 5 to 13 meters
• You can see: 8 to 15 meters
• Level: Beginner to Intermediate

A good second dive after Classroom. There is lots to see in shallow water.

See Old Lighthouse

Sites for Certified Divers

These sites are a bit deeper. You should have an Open Water card or more.

4. Sea Archins Park

• Depth: 6 to 12 meters
• You can see: 8 to 14 meters
• Level: Intermediate

Rocks with odd shapes and lots of small fish.

See Sea Archins Park

5. Lighthouse (West)

• Depth: 6 to 15 meters
• You can see: 7 to 13 meters
• Level: Intermediate

The quieter side of the lighthouse. We go here when the other side is busy.

See Lighthouse (West)

6. Middle Button

• Depth: 7 to 14 meters
• You can see: 7 to 13 meters
• Level: Intermediate

Rock shapes you will not see at the other sites.

See Middle Button

7. Jackfruit

• Depth: 6 to 13 meters
• You can see: 7 to 14 meters
• Level: Intermediate

The rock here looks a bit like a jackfruit. Currents can change around it, so good buoyancy helps.

See Jackfruit

Sites for Advanced Divers

These sites are deeper and the currents are stronger. Come here once you have more dives in your log. The best months are November to March.

8. Middle Island

• Depth: 8 to 16 meters
• You can see: 6 to 12 meters
• Level: Intermediate to Advanced

See Middle Island

9. Godzilla Point

• Depth: 10 to 18 meters
• You can see: 6 to 12 meters
• Level: Advanced

One of the hardest dives around Tarkarli, and one of the most fun.

See Godzilla Point

10. Malkuni Rock

• Depth: 9 to 17 meters
• You can see: 6 to 11 meters
• Level: Advanced

A deep rock with strong water movement. For experienced divers only.

See Malkuni Rock

Quick Table

Which Dive Is Right for You?

• Never dived before? Book Discover Scuba Diving. You will dive at a beginner site, up to 40 feet deep, with an instructor next to you.
• Already certified? Book Fun Dives. We plan the sites with you based on your card and your dive count.
• Want your own card? See our PADI courses.

See all dive sites or contact us to plan your dive.