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Surfing in
the Maldives
Surrounded by a world of sea, the lovely islands of the
Maldives
makes every water sport enthusiast experience an adrenalin rush with its
vast array of opportunities. With no limits to the foamy surf, surfing comes
naturally to these wind blown islands, adding a sensational bonus to your
holiday experience.
The Maldives has several safari operators who not only offer their safari
boats that take you on your itinerary but expertise, local knowledge, and
professionalism go into providing you with a great service all time round.
For real adventure surfers always on the lookout for a new, different, and
challenging experience, the Outer Atolls of the Maldives with its still
mostly unsurfed waves would be the ideal choice. Laamu and Huvadhoo Atolls
are separated by the 1˝ Degree Channel way south, and with the Roaring
Forties hitting these atolls with great vigour, creates arguably the best
waves in the whole of the Maldives. While March/April and August to November
would be the best time to visit this region with some great waves around
Meemu Atoll, Huvadhoo’s waters are best surfed during the north east
monsoons from December to March, with its incredible surf Fiyori, the
heaviest wave in the country, and compared by many surfers to those found in
the South Pacific.
The eastern side of North Malé Atoll lets you in on some popular breaks with
visiting surfers. The Jailbreak wave at Himafushi island; Thamburudhoo’s
left and right; the goofy-footers’ dream wave, Kuda Villingilli (Chickens),
the best left hander in Malé Atoll; and the atolls’ heaviest wave, Colas at
Thulusdhoo point, gives plenty of opportunity for good jumping and wave
riding between April and October. Three good swells come each month, lasting
a couple of days.
Surfing safari operators have highly dedicated staff who would willingly
assist you to ensure the best possible holiday experience. But despite the
pleasantries, all surfers must understand that they have to be responsible
for their own safety. Callow moves may end up in injuries or accidents. For
the not so surfy savvy, stick to the golden rule. Head for a point where the
prevailing breeze is offshore. Blowing into the waves, the winds will make
them stand up nicely giving hollow tubes to cut through. For onshore winds,
get an early start. Happy riding ...
Popular
surf points in the Maldives
 Cokes
– situated at Thulusdhoo
in the eastern reef of North Male Atoll.
Chickens
– also known as Kuda
Vilingili, it is situated in the eastern reef of North Male Atoll
Honky’s
– also known as Thanburudhoo, it is situated in the eastern
reef of North Male Atoll
Lohi’s
– situated at Lohifushi Island, located at eastern reef of
North Male Atoll
Guru’s
– this famous surfing
point is situated at southern tip of North Male Atoll.
Natives
– situated at Kandooma, in eastern reef of North Male Atoll
Kate’s
– situated at Boduhuraa near Palm Tree Island, it is located at
eastern reef of South Male Atoll
Riptides
– situated in Guraidhoo, it is located at the eastern reef of
South Male Atoll
Sultans
– located at Kanu Huraa, it is situated at eastern reef of
North Male Atoll
Tomb
Stones – located at Thamburudhoo, this surfing spot is adjacent
to Sultans, in eastern reef of North Male Atoll.
Piddlies/Ninjas
– situated in Kanifinolhu Island, it is on the eastern reef of
North Male Atoll.
Quarters
– known as Gulhigaathuhuraa, in the uninhabited island attached
to Palm Island Resort
Male
Island Point – located in Furana Fushi Island in the eastern
reef of North Male Atoll
Twin
Peaks – situated at Miyaru Faru near the island of Gulhi in
eastern reef of south Male Atoll
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