Hawa Beach, located along Kovalam Beach Road, offers a shore-based scuba diving experience that is particularly suited for beginners. The setting allows for a gradual and controlled introduction to diving, making it a preferred choice for first-time participants.
The focus here is not on deep-sea exploration, but on shallow, guided dives that help divers get comfortable with breathing underwater and basic movement. Entry from the shore makes the experience more accessible, with conditions that are generally easier to manage under supervision.
The seabed in this area is largely sandy, with occasional rocky patches. During calm sea conditions, visibility tends to remain relatively stable, allowing for a steady and reassuring first experience underwater.
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Scuba diving is the main activity that is carried out in near-shore areas that have been specifically selected for this purpose off Hawa Beach, along Kovalam Beach Road in the district of Thiruvananthapuram.
Kovalam Beach: 01 km
Thiruvananthapuram City: 14 km
Trivandrum International Airport: 15-17 km
Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station: 14 km
Morning to early afternoon (Sea conditions are usually calmer before noon)
30–45 minutes (including briefing and dive time)
It is recommended to book your slots in advance during the tourist season and on the weekends.
Usually 10 years and above
Easy
October to March
INR 3,500 – INR 6,000 per person
Weather, tide, and water visibility conditions apply. It is not advisable to enter the waters if you are intoxicated or on medications.
Almost all the operators provide you with professional photos after your dive. The clarity of the pictures will depend on the conditions underwater. You can use your camera for beach photography without restrictions. Usage of drones need prior approval in this coastal regulation zone.
Basic dive gear, safety briefing, shallow-water guided dive, supervision
