Maldives Surfing, A Handy Guide to Enjoy This Fascinating Activity in 2022

If you’re looking for
a surfing adventure, then the Maldives is the perfect location to find
adventurous wave action for surfers of all levels. Wake up in luxurious
surroundings, with perfect sunny weather and a day (or three, or four…) of
surfing on your agenda. Regardless of whether you have years of experience
riding the crest of a wave, or if you’ve never been on a board a day in your
life, Maldives will not disappoint.
Knowing the best location for surfing is essential. Not all islands have easy access to the waves and may create more hassle than necessary. This handy guide will help you enjoy your fascinating adventure of 2022!
Best locations for surfing:
The northern atolls have peak waves between April-October and May-August. Some of the absolute best-known breaks with waves consistently between 2 to 8 feet are Chickens, Cokes, Sultans, Honkys and Jailbreaks, Gurus, Twin Peaks, Quarters, Native/Foxys, and Riptide. Your Maldives resort will be able to recommend the best breaks relative to your skill level.
The southern atolls such as Huvadhoo and Addu are also home to some of the best surfing breaks with intensely powerful waves. The southern atolls also offer less crowded surf spots and it’s not uncommon to find many ‘empty’ waves that would excite any surfer. Viligili, Beacons, Castaways, Blue Bowls, Five Islands, Two Ways, Love Charms, Tiger Stripes, Antiques, Kottey, Shangri-La, Madihera and Approach Lights are southern atolls pride and joy in surf breaks. Many of these locations are for a more advanced surfer. However, not to worry because Maldives Exclusive will arrange your perfect surf holiday combined with luxury before and after your daily surf workout!
The northern atolls
have peak waves between April-October and May-August. Some of the absolute best-known
breaks with waves consistently between 2 to 8 feet are Chickens, Cokes,
Sultans, Honkys and Jailbreaks, Gurus, Twin Peaks, Quarters, Native/Foxys, and
Riptide. Your Maldives resort will be able to recommend the best breaks
relative to your skill level.
The southern atolls
such as Huvadhoo and Addu are also home to some of the best surfing breaks with
intensely powerful waves. The southern atolls also offer less crowded surf
spots and it’s not uncommon to find many ‘empty’ waves that would excite any
surfer. Viligili, Beacons, Castaways, Blue Bowls, Five Islands, Two Ways, Love
Charms, Tiger Stripes, Antiques, Kottey, Shangri-La, Madihera and Approach
Lights are southern atolls pride and joy in surf breaks. Many of these
locations are for a more advanced surfer. However, not to worry because Maldives Exclusive will arrange
your perfect surf holiday combined with luxury before and after your daily surf
workout!
The central atolls such as Laamu, Thaa and Dhaalu will provide beautiful barrel waves consistently geared towards intermediate surfers. The preferred breaks in the central atolls are Malik’s Finnimas, Mikados and Ying Yangs.
Finding a resort at one of these atolls will make finding the perfect wave just that much easier.
Some of the resorts that are geared to make your surfing holiday essentially a tropical breeze are:
- Cinnamon Dhonveli
- Adaaran Select Hudhuranfushi
- Gili Lankanfushi
- Ayada
- Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
- Season Paradise
- Anantara Dhigu
- Six Senses Laamu
