Surfing in the Maldives
Discover perfect waves without the crowds. From the legendary Pasta Point to remote charter-only breaks, the Maldives offers world-class surfing in paradise.
All Surf Breaks
Click on any break to read the complete surfing guide
Pasta Point
Complete guide to surfing Pasta Point in North Malé Atoll, Maldives. Left-hand point break wave, 3-8ft, perfect for advanced to expert surfers.
Chickens
Complete guide to surfing Chickens in North Malé Atoll, Maldives. Left-hand reef break wave, 3-6ft, perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Sultans
Complete guide to surfing Sultans in North Malé Atoll, Maldives. Right-hand point break wave, 3-8ft, perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Jailbreaks (Jails)
Complete guide to surfing Jailbreaks (Jails) in North Malé Atoll, Maldives. Right-hand reef break wave, 2-6ft, perfect for intermediate surfers.
Cokes (Coca-Cola)
Complete guide to surfing Cokes (Coca-Cola) in North Malé Atoll, Maldives. Right-hand reef break wave, 4-8ft, perfect for advanced surfers.
Honkeys
Complete guide to surfing Honkeys in North Malé Atoll, Maldives. Left-hand reef break wave, 4-10ft, perfect for advanced surfers.
Yin Yang
Complete guide to surfing Yin Yang in Laamu Atoll, Maldives. A-frame peak wave, 3-8ft, perfect for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Ninjas
Complete guide to surfing Ninjas in Central Atolls, Maldives. Right-hand reef break wave, 4-8ft, perfect for advanced surfers.
Surfing Tips for the Maldives
Complete Guide to Surfing in the Maldives
The Maldives has emerged as one of the world's premier surfing destinations, offering consistent waves, warm water, and far fewer crowds than Indonesia or Hawaii. The southwest monsoon (March to October) brings regular swells that light up reef breaks throughout the atolls.
Best Time to Surf
The prime surfing season runs from March to October, with April to September being the most consistent. The southwest monsoon generates swells from the southwest that hit the outer reefs perfectly. Wave heights typically range from 3-6 feet, with occasional larger swells.
Access & Accommodation
Most breaks are accessed by boat from surf resorts or liveaboards. Some famous breaks like Pasta Point are exclusive to specific resorts. Budget surfers can stay on local islands like Thulusdhoo to access breaks like Cokes and Chickens. Liveaboard surf charters offer the best access to remote breaks in the outer atolls.
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