A Dreamy Guide to Surfing in Maldives : the best surf breaks. Where to surf ? Where to sleep and stay to be close to surf breaks ?
Get your board and ride Maldives best swells !
Dreaming of Surfing in Maldives ?
You’re so right.
The Maldives are the perfect destination to learn surfing as well as for intermediate and advanced surfers.
A complete Guide for travelling surfers
The Maldives waves might not be as high and powerful as in Hawaii or Tahiti ( well they are some of the highest on Earth ), but their swells are good for a skilled surfer and offer great chances of barrels and long fun waves.
In this guide I will make you travel to some of the best Maldives Surfing Spot.
For this exciting trip, I gathered several gorgeous photos of international and Maldivian surfers and bodyboarders riding some good swell, listed surf sports with some details and swell data’s, weather conditions and last but not least, I also listed some good surfing guest houses and Luxury resorts located close-by the best surf breaks.
Where to Surf in Maldives ? A complete Guide to ride the best breaks
Surfing in Maldives Table of Contents
- A complete Guide for travelling surfers
- Maldives Best surfing period. Listen to the Locals !
- Where can you Surf & Bodyboard in Maldives ?
- Maldives Best Surf Breaks per Atoll region. What you Need to know.
- NORTH MALE ATOLL : Where to Surf and Stay?
- SOUTH MALE ATOLL : Where to Surf and Stay?
- CENTRAL ATOLLS : Where to Surf and Stay?
- Central SOUTHERN ATOLLS: Where to surf and Stay ?
- SOUTHERN ATOLLS : Where to Surf and Stay?
- Extreme SOUTHERN ATOLLS : Where to stay and Surf ?
Video. Brian James surfing Tucky Joe’s Spot. South Male Atoll
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Maldives Best surfing period. Listen to the Locals !
Maldivians consider that the best season to surf their waves are between June and August, the best months to surf the biggest swells.Who’s better than a Maldivian to advise you on the Best Season to Surf their waves ?
Nobody.
Maldivians ride their waves for many years, so listen to the locals !
When is the best time to Surf in Maldives according to the Atoll locations ?
Maldives swell is tempered by Northeast and Southwest monsoons.
The Atolls receive Indian Ocean swells travelling south-east / south-west.
More generally Maldives surfing Seasons depend on the atolls, but most of the archipelago will have good waves already from March / April and last until to October sometimes November.
During the Maldivian Summer, from approximately november to March in this part of the world, there is not much swell.
No wind, no waves. The sea is supposed to be quiet, flat sometimes.
During the monsoon from the northeast (from March to April), the conditions are optimal in the Southern atolls.
From May to October, during the southwest monsoon, the best surfing area is located in the Northern and central atolls.
Note : March and November season can also be good to find good swell in central and south Atolls.
Surfing Coke’s Break in North Male Atoll. Best season for the swell in this part of Maldives.
Waves are constant mainly during early summer months (for northern Hemisphere ), when swells from the South are abundant.
The biggest waves are likely to occur in June, July and August. Maldives Waters are mostly shallow around islands and atolls, so the reefs can be dangerous, but at the exception of a few breaks, you will rarely touch the coral, unless you surf at a very low tide.
Where can you Surf & Bodyboard in Maldives ?
You can surf everywhere in Maldives but the archipelago is divided into three different main surfing areas where several reachable spots are scattered.
The best and main surf spots are located in North & South Male Atolls, Central Atolls and South Atolls .
Other breaks ( with no names ) can be surfed but you will need a costly and longer journey to reach them dur to their remoteness and lack of transportation access.
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What is the difference between the Maldives main Atolls is term of swell ?
In Maldives, the main difference between Atolls are the size of the swell, the consistency, currents, the crowd and then, the distances.
Their common point : all wave breaks are located on reef bottoms
The northern and southern Atolls are paradise if you want to surf in peace, sometimes alone, but that comes at 2 costs : travel time + price of transfer.
Where are the best Maldives Surf Breaks ? A general view
Generally, in Maldives most of the spots are very close to each other, so it’s easy to find a good surf.
There are some good waves everywhere along the archipelago, but some spots are not always easily reachable excepted from Resorts, Guest Houses or Surf Camps.
The most famous Maldives surfing area is the region of Male, with North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll and further south the beginning of the Central Atoll region.
These Atolls are well served by transportation and are easily reachable compared to far away Atolls.
Surf charter boats are the best way to surf around atolls due to the easy access to most of the waves and avoid crowds in the water.
Some of North Male Atoll Best Surf Spots
Note that North Male Atoll is the most crowded due to its vicinity with the airport and Male city.
Lohi
Lohi is one of North Male Atoll best surf break for its consistency. The wave is one the longest in Maldives when time and conditions are is right.
Cokes
Cokes Spot, one of Maldives best Surf Break but also one of the busiest. Loved for its consistency but known to be hard to surf. Experimented surfers only.
Some of South Male Atoll Best Surf spots
Tucky Joe’s
Tucky Joe’s is regarded by many as one of the best lefts in the Maldives. The break is long but fast. Experimented surfers only.
Riptides
Riptides break is surfable with longboards too. Quite short with 150 metres, it offers some occasional barrels.
Maldives Best Surf Breaks per Atoll region. What you Need to know.
The Northern Atolls do not receive as much swell as in the rest of the country. Their waves are surfable and mainly known by Maldivians. Baa and Raa Atolls are the most surfable.
Both North and South Male Atolls are the most crowded areas. Close to Male International Airport, they offer great swells but are easily reachable for anybody staying in a resort, a guest house or on a safari boat, sometimes at a low cost.
The Central Atoll have more surf breaks. Well exposed to the west swell, they are known for their long and regular barrels, less crowded spots and pristine waters. One of the most famous wave is Yin Yang in Laamu Atoll.
The Southern Atolls are the less crowded surfing areas in Maldives, they are very far away compared to the other atolls. Wanted by many pro’s and experts, their waves have a fast and hard break, but you will need to cross the equator line to reach them.
North Male Atoll
Thulusdhoo Island
Home to Coke’s & Chickens Surf Breaks
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NORTH MALE ATOLL : Where to Surf and Stay?
Total Major Surf Spots: 10.
Maldives Northern Atolls Area General Conditions
Swell Direction : South East
Average Swell Size : 1.5 to 3 meters (4 Ft to 8 Ft ) . Right and Left handed
Wind : West Winds
Both North and South Male Atolls have similar conditions with right and left rides + powerful swell lasting up to 100 meters.
The best wave season in these areas starts around April/May and reaches its peak between June to September.
The difference between both being the crowded wave in North Male Atoll as it is easily reachable from both Male, the capital and the International airport.
But don’t be to excited…South Male Atoll is busy too, with many Surf Safari boats in its waters.
Northern Male Atolls. List of the Best Surf Spots
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North Male Atoll MAIN SURF SPOT LIST
- CHICKENS
- COKES
- SULTANS
- HONKYS
- JAILBREAKS
- GURUS
- …
Read more : North Male Atoll Main Surf Breaks
The Best Surfinn Guest Houses in North Male Atoll
Cokes Surf Camp, Surfer Guesthouse, Thulusdhoo island.
Set in Thulusdhoo, Cokes Surf Camp features a garden and a terrace. Well located, the surfer guest house offers a restaurant and a shared lounge. Some rooms feature a balcony with a sea view.
Thulusdhoo Island – Coke’s Beach Maldives
Boasting a private beach area and a restaurant, Cokes Beach Maldives is situated in Thulusdhoo Island.
The cool surfinn guest house is one of the best place to stay to be close to Coke’s Break which just in front and Chickens a bit further.
With a garden, the property also features a terrace, as well as a shared lounge.
Free WiFi is provided. Each room has a a bathroom equipped with a shower. A continental breakfast is served each morning at the property.
The Best Surfer Resorts in North Male Atoll
If you have more budget then go for Surfer Resorts and play with Lohi’s Excellent Surf Break or Pasta Point.
Adaaran Hudhuranfushi Resort
Adaaran Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort has the exclusivity on the gorgeous Lohi’s Break.
Lohi’s is the EXCLUSIVE WAVE of Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort.
Adaaran Hudhuranfushi Resort is considered as the best surf resort in the Maldives, offers Direct access to the spot from its shores.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort
Cinnamon Dhonveli Resort has the exclusivity on Pasta Point’s break.
Note : Cinnamon Dhonveli also offers access to Sultans, Honky’s and Jailbreak Surf Spots.
The Best Luxury Surfing Resorts in North Male Atoll
If you have even more budget then you should stay in a luxury resort.
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives
Gili Lankanfushi Maldives is one of the Maldives most luxurious resort for surfing. The resort’s nearest wave is Jailbreak at a 5-minute boat trip away. Cross the channel and you’ll arrive at Honkeys and Sultans. Further North are Chickens and Cokes at approximately 30 mns by boat.
Read more about surfing at Gili Lankanfushi Maldives.
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Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa
Located close to some of the Maldives best surf breaks, in North Male Atoll, the elegant and so-chic Four Seasons Maldives at Kuda Huraa offers opulent accomodations, breathtaking natural beauty, a luxurious island spa, exquisite dining options and the unparalleled Four Seasons hospitality..
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SOUTH MALE ATOLL : Where to Surf and Stay?
South Male Atoll
Gulhi Island
Home to Guru’s Surf Break
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Total Major Surf Spots: 6.
Maldives South Atoll Area General Conditions
Swell Direction : South East
Average Swell Size : 1.5 to 3 meters (4 Ft to 8 Ft ) . Right and Left handed
Wind : West Winds
South Male Atoll Best Surf Spot List
South Male Atoll MAIN SURF SPOT LIST
- TUCKY JOES
- TWIN PEAKS
- QUARTERS
- NATIVE
- RIPTIDES
- KANDOOM RIGHT
Read more : South Male Atoll Main Surf Breaks
My best Surfinn Guest House Pick in South Male Atoll
Gurus Maldives at Gulhi Island. Surfer Guesthouse
Gurus Guest House is at 1 minute walk from the beach. All rooms feature air-conditioned rooms with hot water bathrooms equipped with free toiletries, a hairdryer and a flat-screen TV.
In front of the guesthouse there is a barbecue area where you can enjoy your dinner.
Beside Surfing, just next to the property you can access the diving center and water sports center.
Guru’s Maldives. Surfer Guesthouse – Gulhi island.
My best surfer Luxury Resort Picks in South Male Atoll
To surf Guru’s and other spots In style – Stay in one of the luxury resorts at Anantara Maldives
Anantara Dhigu . Anantara VELI . Naladhu Private Island
Anantara Dhigu Resort offers a Surf School too
Anantara Maldives has 3 Luxury resorts located close-by Gulhi wave and some of South Male best surf spots.
From stylish beachfront to luxury over-water villas, the 3 resorts also feature a dive centre and a surf school. Beach activities include guided meditation and yoga lessons.
The 3 Resorts are Anantara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and the most exclusive of all Naladhu.
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Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma is a 40-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport. It is surrounded by world-class diving and surfing sites.
Kandooma has also the exclusivity of surfing Kandooma’s wave but the spot is not a strong break.
Kandooma resort has access to the area 4 Best breaks.
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma enjoys beautiful views of the Indian Ocean in the South Male Atoll. With 6 dining options, it also presents a chic ocean-facing infinity pool.
CENTRAL ATOLLS : Where to Surf and Stay?
Dhaalu Atoll
Home to Vodi, Kasabu, Hocus Pocus surf Breaks and more..
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Total Major Surf Spots: 15.
Maldives Central Atolls Area General Conditions
Swell Direction : Southwest and Southeast
Average Swell Size : 1.5 to 3 meters (4 Ft to 8 Ft ) . Mostly Right handed
Wind : West – North West Winds
Maldives Central Atolls are Paradise to surf for various reasons.
They offer great breaks, regular long and regular barrels and are far from the crowds !
Located far away from the main Atolls, they are not easily reachable.
To surf their waves, you have only 2 options :
Cruise on a Safari boat for 2/3 days or take a plane, which is costly ( from approximately 400 USD ).
Once there, you will be highly rewarded. Clear waters to enjoy the reef views, beautiful landscapes and surfable by all level surfers.
They also benefit from the longest swell period in the Maldives.
You might find other adventurous surfers in Thaa and Laamu atolls.
Meemu and Dhaalu Atolls also feature great breaks.
Famous for its excellent and regular swell, Vodi surf Break, in Dhaalu, has one of the clearest waters you will find around.
In Laamu, head to Yin Yang for a powerful swell, less pristine due to deeper waters, it is well loved by locals.
Central Atolls. Best Maldives Surf Spot List
Central Atolls MAIN SURF SPOT LIST
- HOCUS POCUS
- VEYVAH
- MULI
- VODI
- KASABU
- MALIK’S
- BOWLING ALLEY
- OUTSIDE MIKADO
- INSIDE MIKADO
- FINNIMAS
- MACHINE
- REFUGEE’S RIGHTS
- REFUGEE’S LEFTS
- BEDHUGE
- YIN YANG
Main Surf Breaks
VODI
Vodi breaks right on Niyama Resort Reefs. Smooth and playful, but sometimes challenging Vodi is perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers with some areas ideal to learn surfing. Pristine Wave.
Surfing at Vodi Spot from Niyama’s shores. Dhaalu Atoll
Vodi’s Break is a beautiful crystalline and smooth wave. Quite easy to ride.
Very famous surf spot in Central Maldives, Vodi is not very crowded as it is far away from Male and almost exclusive to Niyama resort.
Some surf boats also come from time to time. The spot is accessible from the resort shore. NIYAMA is one of the few Maldives resorts where surf actually breaks right on its shore.
SWELL : Left-hand. Swell rises up to 6ft according to wind conditions.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Intermediate to Experienced Surfing conditions.
KASABU
Kasabu is a long right-handed swell. Often considered as one of most playful and fun wave of the area.
Kasabu’s Break is a popular wave for locals and Surf Safari boats, the spot is for more experienced surfers and has a superb hollow right hander. Accessible from Niyama at 5 mns by speedboat.
SWELL : Right-Hand. Very consistent. Best conditions from 3 feet up to 7 feet.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Good for beginners up to experimented surfers
HOCUS POCUS
Hocus Pocus is less known than Vodi or Kasabu but worth the try. Shallow on the inside, the swell provides a high performance wave with barrel sections during optimum wind conditions.
HOCUS POCUS BREAK is located on the South East reef of Dhaalu Atoll. Smaller and less crowded than Kasabu or Vodi, the swell can rise up to 6 feet and will handle a bigger South West Swell as it wraps around the atoll. Not very crowded. Accessible from Niyama by shuttle and safari boats.
SWELL : Right-hand. Swell rises up to 6ft according to tides.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Good for beginners up to experimented surfers
My best surfer luxury resort picks in Dhaalu Atoll
Surf and Stay In Style. Niyama Maldives Luxury Surf Resort
Niyama Private Islands
Direct access to Vodi’s Break from Niyama
Niyama Maldives south point is located right in front of Vodi Wave, one of the best surf break in Dhaalu and Kasabu spot at 10mns by boat.
Niyama is one of the only luxury surfing resort in Maldives that has wave break directly onto the island and access to great breaks in a short ride.
At Vodi, expect a good set of waves and around five average surfable waves rolling out every five minutes. And no crowds.
Off to the West and just five minutes away by speedboat is Kasabu surf point at Kudahuvadhoo Corner – a superb hollow right hander.
Head East for ten minutes to Hocus Pocus at Maaenboodhoo Corner for another barrelling right hander.
And when you’re done riding the waves for the day, you can chill out at the resort customised Surf Beach Studio or Surf Beach Suite with surfboard rack and other surf amenities and necessities right on the beach at Play Island’s Surf Corner.
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Central SOUTHERN ATOLLS: Where to surf and Stay ?
Laamu Atoll
Home to Yin Yang, Machine surf Breaks and more..
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Central Southern MAIN SURF SPOT LIST
- VILIGILI
- BEACONS
- CASTAWAYS
- BLUE BOWLS
- FIVE ISLANDS
- TWO WAYS
- LOVE CHARMS
- TIGER STRIPES
- ANTIQUES
Central Southern Atolls Main surf Breaks
YIN YANG
Yin Yang is one of Maldives most famous wave. Fast, consistent and strong barrel. Powerful swell but can be easy to ride according to the wind. Located close to Six Senses Laamu Resort
Yin Yang Break
Yin Yang is one of Maldives most famous wave. The surf breaks is directly accessible from Six Senses Laamu which is located just in front. Accessible only by boat.
SWELL Right-hand. Swell rises up to 4ft according to wind conditions.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Medium to Experienced Surfing conditions.
Video of A regular surfing day at the Yin Yang break, starting base : Six Senses Laamu
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MACHINE
Machine’s name is right and well inspired. One of the most difficult and physical wave of Laamu Atoll.
Machine Break
Machine is located on the North East reef of Laamu Atoll in a channel, so be read to have strong currents.
SWELL : Right-hand. Starts at 2ft up to 6ft. can rise up to 8ft.More crowded than Yin Yang by good level surfers. Accessible by boat only.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Experienced surfers due to channel currents
REFUGEE’S LEFT and RIGHT
Refugee’s Left is one of the trickiest break in Maldives ! Barrel is gorgeous and long but quick. Refugee’s right is a wave of the same kind.
Refugee’s Left Break
Refugee’s Lefts is located on the North East reef of Laamu Atoll. The spot offers a fast wave for good level surfers only. The wave breaks Inside a pass. Short but powerful, Refugee’s Left is not for beginners. The spot is not very crowded and beloved by experimented local Maldivian surfers.
SWELL : Left-hand. Left-hand up to 6ft.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Experienced surfers
Refugee’s Right Break
Refugee’s Right is located at the opposite side of the same channel as Refugee’s Left. The spot offers a fast wave for top level surfers only.
SWELL : Right hand. Starts at 2ft up to 8ft
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Very Experienced surfers
BEDHUGE
Bedhuge Break is located at the North East of Laamu Atoll.
The less known surf break of all but it is popular with Safari boats as it located further away from all previous spots. No very crowded spot.
SWELL : Right-hand up to 4ft / 5ft.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Good for intermediate to experienced surfers
My Best Surfer Resort Picks in laamu Atoll
Surf and Stay In Style . Six Senses Laamu Luxury Surf Resort
Six Senses Laamu
Six Senses Laamu is located right in front of Yin-Yang Surf Break. The resort is a superb eco-friendly hotel secluded in a undisturbed nature and surrounded by a gorgeous blue lagoon a long close-by rich house reef.
Up until today, Six Senses Laamu is the only running Resort located in the gorgeous Laamu Atoll, a far south virgin Atoll of the Maldives.
Six Senses Laamu is considered as a top luxury resort for surfing in the Maldives. The eco-chic resort offers stunning natural beauty, stylish architecture and design topped with some of the finest services you will find in the Maldives.
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SOUTHERN ATOLLS : Where to Surf and Stay?
Huvadhoo Atoll
Home to tiger Stripes, Antiques, Beacons surf Breaks and more..
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Total Major Surf Spots: 15
Maldives Southern Atolls Area General Conditions
Swell Direction : Southwest and Southeast
Average Swell Size : 1.5 to 3 meters (4 Ft to 8 Ft ) . Right and Left handed
Wind: South West – South East Winds
Maldives Southern Atolls are the less crowded surfing area in Maldives.
These Atolls are far away from everything.
Wanted by many pro’s and experts, their waves have a fast and hard break, but you will need to cross the equator line to reach them.
Composed of 2 Atolls, Huvadhoo, the largest Atoll in Maldives is divided by 2 sub areas called Gaafu Alifu Atoll in the mid-north and Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in its mid-south part.
Gaafu Dhaalu has some of the best conditions to surf, it takes a large amount of deep and big swell. Several breaks are for intermediate and experts only, like Beacons, where a powerful wave enters on shallow waters, so watch the reefs beneath !
At the extreme south of Maldives you will find the small Addu Atoll, the furthest Maldives southern Atoll.
Addu’s breaks are far away but not less crowded due to their location close to Gan Island, the second biggest city Island in Maldives.
Addu’s waves are mostly surfed by ( many ) Maldivians and a few lucky foreigners.
Maldives Southern Atolls. Best Maldives Surf Spot List
Gaafu Atolls MAIN SURF SPOT LIST
- VILIGILI
- TIGER STRIPES
- TWO WAYS
- ANTIQUES
- FIVE ISLANDS
- LOVE CHARMS
- BLUE BOWLS
- CASTAWAYS
- BEACONS
Gaafu Atoll Main Surf Breaks
TIGER STRIPES
Tiger Stripes spot is famous for its powerful barrel. Consistent but tricky.
Tiger Stripes break is located on the South East part of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. the wave is long and playful but can become tricky on takeoff.
SWELL : Left-hand up from 2 to 8ft.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Good for intermediate to expert surfer
BEACONS
Beacons wave is a Maldives beast. Not for its size, quite standard for Maldives, but for its ratio power / location. Considered as the most powerful and dangerous spot in the region by locals. The waves break hard on very shallow waters, so there is no margin for error there.
Beacons break is located on the South West part of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The wave is not a playground for fun seekers and is surfable during best conditions only. Rewarding but demanding.
SWELL : Right-hand up from 2 to 8ft.
TYPE : Shallow Waters – Reef Coral
LEVEL : Expert ONLY
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BLUE BOWLS
Blue Bowls wave is located at the edge of Vaadhoo Local Island, inside a pass. protected from the winds, the spot is almost always surfable during optimum conditions.
Blue Bowls break is located on the South part of Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Also called Voodoos by maldivians, Blue Bowls break is surfable at low and high tides. The wave breaks outside the island house reef with deep waters. Long and smooth, Voodoos is easy to reach and surf.
SWELL : Right-hand up from 3 to 8ft.
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : All levels
My Best Surfinn Guest Houses in Southern Atolls
Beacons Surf Villas
Surf & Stay on a budget at Beacons Surf Villas, a surfer guest house located on the same Island as Beacons Surf Break, the beautiful Fiyoaree Island.
From the guest house you have a direct and quick access to Beacons surf spot. The owners, 2 Maldivian brothers organize several trips to other breaks around like Blue Bowls, Castaways Five Islands, Love Charms and Tiger Stripes.
A surfer package including all above surf breaks is available.
Extreme SOUTHERN ATOLLS : Where to stay and Surf ?
Gan Atoll
Home to Air Equator left, Shangri-La, Approach Lights surf breaks and more…
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Maldives extreme South Atoll Best Surf Spot List
Seenu Atoll – MAIN SURF SPOT LIST
- KOTTEY
- AIR EQUATOR LEFTS
- KANDA MULI
- SHANGRI-LA
- MADIHERA
- APPROACH LIGHTS
Gan Atoll Main Surf Breaks
AIR EQUATOR LEFTS
Air Equator Lefts is the less crowded Surf Spot of all. Further than the rest, it is a rewarding break if you have time to travel there : once on the spot, expect a beautiful long and fast barrel !
Air Equator Left break is located on the North East part of Gan Atoll. The furthest and the least known of all breaks.
SWELL : Left-hander. From 2 to 6 feet
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Intermediate to Advanced
APPROACH LIGHTS
Approach Lights wave breaks at the south extremity of Gan Atoll, close to the Atoll International Airport. The spot easily reachable, is beloved by locals and one of the most popular of Addu, the swell can reach up to 10 ft.
Approach Lights break is located on the South part of Gan Atoll. Fast and high, the spot gets great surf with strong winds which create a powerful swell. Approach Lights is reachable from the shores, it gets harder to be reached during best conditions. A boat will be necessary.
SWELL : Right-hand. From 2 to 10 feet
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : Advanced to experimented.
SHANGRI-LA
Shangri-La Break was named after Shangri-La’s Villingili Luxury resort, located on the same island.
Shangri La break is located on the South-East part of Gan Atoll, on the shores of Villingili Island, home to Shangri-La’s Luxury resort. Accessible to all surfer levels and at any tide, Shangri La break is a smooth and short wave. Yet powerful, the waves break on a beautiful spot making it attractive to many. Reachable by boat only. Not yet exclusive to Shangri-La’s resort.
SWELL : Right-hand. From 2 to 5 feet
TYPE : Reef Coral
LEVEL : All levels
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8 comments
Hi Rozenn, love the post and realize I may be a bit late to the party but is there any accessible surfing near Lhaviyani Atoll (Hurawalhi)? I just booked my honeymoon and hoping to get in a day or two of surfing – willing to travel. Many thanks!
Hi Bill,
There a some spots on the western side of the atoll. But you need to ask Huralahi to charter you there.
Enjoy your holiday !
Hi! Is there any surfing on Kothaifaru, by the Alila resort?
Hi Caroline,
Yes, there is. kindly reconfirm with the resort for conditions at time of your stay.
Love your surf guide, thanks ! But What about surfing on a safari boat ? Which one do you recommend? Would be my First time surfing in Maldives and I need somewthing cheap and straight to the good spots.
Hello Chris !
Indeed Maldives have many Safari boats for surfing ( and diving too ), but that would need another full article. Stay tuned, I might release it one day !
Thank you for this Guide to Surfing in the Maldives !
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