S.C.U.B.A. Diving
The shores of Malvan is amongst the very few places in the country where one could indulge in snorkeling & SCUBA diving. M.T.D.C identified the region near Sindhudurg fort abundant with coral reefs as the primary site for snorkeling and SCUBA Diving.
Water Sports
Tsunami island in the backwaters of Karli river is the hub of watersports activities in Tarkarli. All the water rides like jet skiis, banana & bumper rides are available here. Parasailing in the sea is the star attraction of activities here at Tsunami island.
Dolphin Watch Rides
One has the highest chance of spotting a dolphin during a dolphin watch boat ride amongst the beaches in the entire stretch of Konkan while boating near the shores of Tarkarli. Early mornings is the best time for a dolphin watch boat ride.
Boating
Boating is also very popular in Tarkarli. There are some exotic islands like Burnt Island a few nautical miles away which is a bird watchers paradise, Nivati rocks and light house and some very pristine beaches like Bhogwe can be visited by boat from here.