Sun, sand and surf, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical surfing holiday destination. The Maldives experience a similar surf season to that found in Indonesia. The best waves can be experienced from March to October, with the biggest swells likely to occur in June/July/August. The surf throughout the Maldives generally ranges in size from 4-8 feet, however bigger days have been experienced. A great verity of reef breaks exist ranging in intensity from quite mellow and enjoyable shred able walls to ganglier hollow sucking dry pits. There is something for everyone when you surf the Maldives, it is possible to escape the crowds and enjoy some of the warmest most pristine water you have ever experienced.

Live- aboard

Due to location of the dive sites it is not viable to surf all the spots staying in one island resort. Surfers now make use of live- aboard to surf the different spots found on North and South Male' atoll. This will be new experience for the surfers and have the chance of surfing as many spots as one likes. Touring on boats allows total flexibility, maximizing your surf time. Wake up to perfect waves at sunrise, followed by hearty breakfast, another surf and maybe sample some of the best fishing in the world. Lunch is on the deck - it could be that huge fish you caught in the morning. Delivery to the line up by dingy after lunch maybe! Pure Vacations have contracted with our Australian surf partners a number of quality and experienced surfari boats with surf guides to offer British, European and Asian surfers the luxury of travelling the islands and secluded surf spots of the Maldives and beyond. Sailing in North and South Male Atolls provides tranquil sailing conditions, short distances between breaks, your choice of lefts and rights, and your choice of intensity. Surf the best waves in this region - Honky's, Sultans, Ninjas, Lohifushi, Cokes & Chickens etc…

Seasons

The best season for Surfing is determined to a large extent by the monsoon circulation. Each year there are two monsoons seasons, the north-east monsoon, ( local term, "Iruvai" ) from December to April and the south west monsoon, ( local term, "Hulhangu" ) from May to October. The prevailing winds which can become quite strong, are from the SW-W-WN during the south-west monsoon, Hulhangu and N-NE-E during the north-east monsoon.

Monsoons

  • December - April / NE Monsoon, Iruvai - Good weather for tourists
  • April Transition Period
  • May - November / SW Monsoon, Hulhangu - Good for surfers
  • November Transition Period

    • Important Factors For Wave Surfers In Maldives

    Surfing Areas Will Be Visited By Boat. The Surfing Area Is Very Limited And To Avoid Getting Crowded, The Numbers Are Limited To 25 To 30 Persons. All Surfers have to appreciate that they have to be responsible for their Own Safety. Traverse Travel & Tours will not be held responsible for any injury or accident that may occur while Surfing. As to make the Surfers a comfortable and relaxation on the Surf, The Surf number are been allocated to 25 persons per period. The surfers bookings will be accepted on request. Numbers Are Been Allocated To 25 Persons Per Period. The Surfers Booking Will Be Accepted On Request As For Us To Check The Availabilities



    Surf sites

    Maldives Islands is well known for its marvelous reefs and marine life. During the past, when Maldives started growing as the second to none tropical tourist destination, only a few took interest in surfing holidays in this archipelago. During the last few years, the travelers to these islands have discovered the art of surfing, for the energetic Holiday makers. Due to the islands geographical distribution, only a few, mainly 7, surf breaks is commonly sited near to the airport. There are other surfing spots through out the country, but due to the geographical distribution of the islands and for the reason that most of the resort island have been developed near the airport and capital, Male' has left the other, more further away surf points, untouched in Southern atolls. Wave Surfing In The Maldives: the Maldives islands are already well known and considered by many to be one of the best locations in the world for diving and under water explorations. The islands are also known to offer a wide range of water sports activities to cater to holiday makers and water sports enthusiasts. It has been seen in the recent past, that surfing popularly has significantly increased in the Maldives, as more and more surfers discover that the Maldives islands also offer ideal surfing conditions. Surfing is possible almost year round in the Maldives with the average height of waves being 2 - 2.5 meters.

    Chickens

    Villingilimathi Huraa (Kuda Villingili), Uninhabited Island. Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll: Requires speed. Long, excellent left-hander that has two sections. A pleasant thin, peeling, racing lip. However conditions must be perfect, otherwise it's not makeable. Best winds are NW-NNE (offshore). Named because of a poultry farm on the island. Access by boat.

    Cokes

    Thulusdhoo, Atoll Capital. Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll: A short but intense ride. A big wave tube spot. A steep barrelling takeoff, then a very shallow inside section that opens up even more than the takeoff. Best on mid to high tide, however, can be surfed at low tide if the swell is big enough. Ideal on a straight south swell and winds NW however, can be surfed in winds from any direction W - N. Named after the Coca-Cola factory on the island, beautiful view of palm fringed beach from the surf zone. Access by boat.

    Lohis

    Lohifushi Island Resort. Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll: Good and hollow left-hander with two sections. Need big SE swells and high tides to work well. Best during NW-NE offshore winds. Named after the island resort Lohifushi. Access by boat even from Lohifushi Resort.

    Piddlies / Ninjas

    Kanifinolhu Resort. Eastern Reef of North Male' Atoll: Slow right-hander, good for beginners and long-boarders. Best on W-NW winds with a moderate S swell. However swells larger than 4 feet spoils it. Named Ninjas because many Japanese surfers seem to like it. Access by boat.

    Pasta Point

    Tari Village Resort (Kanu Huraa) . Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll: Perfect long left, which picks up more swell and is more consistent than any other break. ‘Macaroni Bowl'-a second tube section, which develops after the fast take off section, mellows out for a cutback. ‘Lockjaws' - if you are game try out this very fast and shallow end section, which comes after the ‘Macaroni Bowl'. Rides are 75 to 100 yards long. Reserved for the exclusive use of the resort guests. (Strictly enforced by Tari Village Resort management) Best winds; N, but can be surfed with NE-NW. Best months - February, March and April. Accessible from the shore.

    Sultans (Thamburudhoo Right)

    Thamburudhoo ( Uninhabited Island ), Eastern Reef of North Male' Atoll: Excellent, long, world-class right-hander. One of the most consistent waves of Male' Atoll, which never closes out, even on the biggest swells. The take-off is a steep outside peak called ‘Phantoms', which slingshots into a very long, walled, super fast section called the ‘Pinnacles', over four feet. All three sections can be thrilling, almost insane tubes. Rides are 100 to 150 yards. Best on high tide with any wind from W to N. Access by boat.

    Honky's (Thamburudhoo left)

    Thamburudhoo ( Uninhabited Island ), Adjacent to ‘Sultans'. Eastern Reef of North Male' Atoll: Long, left-hander. Starts small and increases in size and intensity as it wraps 90 degrees around the island. A six feet wave on the take-off will end up at least eight feet on the end section, called ‘Fred's Ledge'. Long rides and tubes through all sections. Best on low tides unless swell is huge. Best winds, ENE-N (this is the only wave that works on a ENE wind). Best swell, straight S. Best months for this wave, February, March and April. Affected by strong currents in the Southwest monsoon from May to October. Access by boat.

    Tomb Stones (Furana)

    Full Moon Beach Resort, Furana Fushi Island, Eastern Reef of North Male' Atoll: Long, right-hander, offshore in winds S to W. Breaks rarely and only large swells. At three feet it has a dry reef to surf on. In the big swells of 1987, when many of the islands were flooded, this was surfed at a perfect six to eight feet.

    Male' Island Point

    Male', the capital. Eastern reef of Male', Southern tip of North Male' Atoll. A couple of shifting peaks, popular with locals, riding surfboards and boogie boards. The reef picks up plenty of swell. Best in W winds. Accessible from the shore.

    Gurus

    Miyaru Faru near the island of Gulhi, inhabited island, Eastern Reef of South Male' Atoll: Sectiony left, which picks up more swell than most of the breaks in South Male' Atoll. Can have a good end section in a big S swell. Best in N winds, the higher the tide, the better. Access by boat.

    Twin Peaks (also called Left & Rights)

    Gulhi, inhabited island, Eastern Reef of South Male' Atoll: A mushy spot that seems to attract swells. Refractions in the waves caused by the reef sometimes make for a slow but interesting ride. Access by boat.

    Quarters

    Gulhigaathuhuraa, uninhabited island attached to Palm Tree Island Resort. Eastern Reef of South Male' Atoll: Really nice, fast little right-hander that picks up less swell than most other places. Best in winds W to NW. Named after the resort workers' quarters on the island.

    Kate's

    Boduhuraa, Uninhabited Island near the Palm Tree Island Resort. Eastern Reef of South Male' Atoll: Small short left. Best in winds NW to N

    Natives

    Kandooma Resort, Eastern Reef of North Male' Atoll: A short right that needs a big swell. Best SW winds

    Riptides

    Guraidhoo, Inhabited Island. Eastern Reef of South Male' Atoll: Small reef in the middle of the channel on the southern side of the island; fast right-hander, one of the best waves in the area. The area is subject to strong currents. Best on W to SW winds. Access by boat.

    Maldives: Southern Maldives (Gaaf Dhaal) Kaededhdhoo

    Right, island with the airport on it, has a right hander that is fun when the swell is large is on the west side of the atoll so doesn't receive as much swell as the other breaks. Beacons or barracuda point - right, one of the most powerful and hollowest wave in Maldives, faces south so picks up plenty of swell, needs north west or north wind so always better early season February to April. Pretty short ride with easy takeoff where you then line yourself up for the inside and the fun begins best on mid to high tide and can be surfed 2 to 10 feet.

    Dhigulaabadhoo

    Left, across the channel from beacons we call it dhiraagu after the phone company in the Maldives as the island is shaped like a phone. A sort of fat ride on the takeoff and if the swell direction is right can link up with another section on the inside where it produces a bit more speed and power, needs same wind as beacons and can be surfed on all tides. Plenty of marine life around here common to see whale sharks.

    Castaways

    Right, very shallow only to be surfed on high tide, when the swell is over 4 foot breaks out the back where a fun wave can be had and you make the choice to keep going through to the inside where it hits the shallow ledge and gets a bit tricky, nice little deserted island in front of the break.

    Blue bowls or voodoos

    Right, long wave not so hollow but a lot of fun best around 4-6 feet on mid tide it is protected if the wind swings around to south south west which is common in April.

    . Gani point

    Right, also protected from south winds, gets hollow, best on mid to high tide.

    Booga reef

    Left and right, a Bombi in the middle of channel into atoll, not so hollow but a fun ride can be had the right usually being the pick needs west to north west wind.

    Love charms

    Left, great wave from takeoff to finish, nice tube on the inside breaks 2-10 feet needs west to north winds and can be surfed on all tides.

    Rockets

    Left, fun wave not so hollow but nice long walls to be had picks up plenty of swell and can be surfed all tides needs west to north winds.Note: There are some more spots on the top of the atoll (Gaafu Alofi) always smaller though as swell is blocked from the east side of the atoll which sticks out past these channels into the atoll.

    Mulaku Atoll

    These breaks have been rarely surfed and perfect waves usually go unridden. The breaks are unique for many surfers as only few boats take its trip down to Mulaku Atoll.

    Boahuraa '

    An excellent right-hander take off which leads you to an intense wrapping section at the end. Breaks 3 - 6 ft.

    Mulah Kandu '.

    A perfect Left hander which breaks 3 – 8 ft.

    Dhaalu Atoll / Enboodoo Corner

    A perfect Left hander. Breaks 4 – 10ft