Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Fisherman Colony Beach
A working-coast beach stretch within Mamallapuram that reflects the town’s fishing and visitor culture.
Five Rathas Beach
A local beach stretch near Mamallapuram’s monument zone, useful for refined heritage-coast discovery.
Mahabalipuram Beach
A widely searched alternate name for Mamallapuram’s beach zone and essential for user discovery.
Mamallapuram Beach
The strongest beach identity in this heritage belt, tied to Mamallapuram’s UNESCO temple-town coastline.
Mamallapuram South Beach
A calmer southern stretch of Mamallapuram useful for beach discovery without duplicating the main beach.
Shore Temple Beach
A landmark beach beside the Shore Temple, combining heritage visibility with strong coastal tourism value.
Tiger Cave Beach
A quieter beach near the Tiger Cave monument, useful for heritage-coast coverage north of Mamallapuram town.
Mamallapuram sits in Tamil Nadu, India and is home to 7 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Mamallapuram or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
