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Surfing came to the Maldives in the late 70s. In 1973 Tony Hinde an Australian surfer took a break from surfing in Sri Lanka and together with a friend set sail for the Africa. He was never to reach his destination. His ship seriously off course was shipwrecked on the shore breaks of Male'. Tony discovered the thrill of surfing on the Maldivian reefs. He changed his name to Tony Hussein Hinde, married a local lady, opened his own surf agency and decided to stay for good.
Maldives is fast establishing itself as a destination for surfers. Surfing is relatively new to the Maldives, especially compared to more established activities such as scuba diving. However, the recent O’Neil Deep Blue Contest held in this year has placed Maldives firmly on the world’s surf map. While most of the recognized surf breaks are in Male’ Atoll, there is certainly more to be discovered. For resort based surfing it is advisable to choose one of the resorts on the eastern side of North Male’ Atoll where you could get access to a number of excellent breaks
 
   

The weather in Maldives is influenced by two monsoons; the northeast monsoon and the southwest monsoon from November to April brings fine weather coincides with the high tourist season. The southwest monsoon from May to October is often wet and rainy. However, this period provides the best surf.

If you want to surf outside of North Male' atoll, you will have to book a reservation on a live aboard.
Pasta Point, is a long peeling left with exclusive access to Thari Village. Five miles away you find the Honkys and Sultans. Honkys is a long wrapping left and is reputed to be the best wave in the Maldives. Sultans is a right with barrels.
The average size of reef breakers is 4-5 feet, rising to 8-10 feet during the surf monsoon.
 

There are two major surfing areas in Maldives: the North Male Atoll and the Outer Atoll. The South Male' Atoll doesn't disappoint surfers either as it also has some amazing surfing sites. Surfers in Maldives are greeted with breaks offering a combination of rights and lefts. An average of 3 feet to 8 feet, some long point breaks and some hollow reefs are the main features of these breaks.

Dhonveli Beach and Spa fomerly Thari Village, is reputed to be the best surf stop-over in the Maldives. The resort has access to two of the best surfs in North Male. Surfers are given accommodation at Dhonveli Beach and Spa itself and in the nearby resorts.

The North Male Atoll

Chickens: Located on the eastern reef of the North Male' Atoll, it is near the uninhabited island, Villingilimathi Huraa. This surfing site is best surfed during high tides.

Cokes: Located on the eastern reef of the North Male' Atoll and near Thulusdhoo

Lohis: With its location on the eastern reef of the North Male' Atoll, it is near the Lohifushi Resort. It links up well on a big South East swell and high tides. Access is permitted only for the guests of Lohifushi Resort.

Lohis: With its location on the eastern reef of the North Male' Atoll, it is near the Lohifushi Resort. It links up well on a big South East swell and high tides. Access is permitted only for the guests of Lohifushi Resort.

Jailbreak: This surfing site attracts surfers with its exceptional Long right. It also has the fastest wave in the Maldives, having long walls and three tube sections.

Ninjas / Piddlies: This surfing site is located near the Kanifinolhu Resort and on the eastern reef of the North Male' Atoll. Its main highlights are its moderate swell and a good long board wave.

Sultans: Another popular diving site, Sultans is lies on the eastern reef of the North Male' Atoll. Located near the Tari Village Resort, the attraction of this site includes a great peak takeoff which turns into a thick tube on the inside. It also has a great right with barrels over 4'.

Tombstones: The surfing site Tombstones lies adjacent to the Sultans. Located near the uninhabited island Thamburudhoo, Tombstones has a great long right which requires a big swell

Honky's: The surfing site, Honky's is located on the eastern reef of the North Male' Atoll in Maldives. Like the Tombstones, Honky's lies near the uninhabited island - Thamburudhoo. The big waves in this surfing point are the best in Maldives. This site offers a long wrapping left, and a perfect 150 yard ride with long walls and an inside section which stands bigger than the takeoff

Male' Island Point: Located on the eastern reef of North Male' Atoll, Male' Island Point has a dry reef to surf on.

The South Male Atoll

The breaks found in the South Male' Atolls are usually smaller than the breaks in the North Male' Atolls. During a big swell, these points provide some excellent surfs.The South Male' Atoll breaks include

Quarters: This surfing site is located near the uninhabited island, Gulhigaathuhuraa.

Last Stops: This surfing point offers surfers with a fast right and a great bowl section.

Gurus: Located near the Southern tip of North Male' Atoll and near the capital island of Maldives, Male'. This site offers surfers with a left that works well when there is a north wind and a big south swell.Quarters: This surfing site is located near the uninhabited island, Gulhigaathuhuraa.

Natives: Located near the Kandooma Resort, on the eastern reefs of the North Male' Atoll. Surfers are provided with a short right, which works well with a South West wind and a solid swell

Twin Peaks: Located on the eastern reef of South Male' Atoll, Twin Peaks picks up more swell than most of the breaks in South Male' Atoll. Twin Peaks can be easily accessed by boat

Kate's: Located on the eastern reef of the South Male' Atoll, the Kate's is an uninhabited island near the Palm Tree Island Resort.

Riptides: Located on the southern side of the Guraidhoo Island, Riptides is easily accessible by boat. The area has one of the best waves and is subjected to strong currents

The Outer Atoll

Many unexploited and rarely surfed reef breaks dot the Outer Atoll. Situated 300 miles to the South, the Outer Atolls can be accessed only by a surf charter vessel. Being a fickle zone, the right winds arise only during the time period of February to April and September to November. The Outer Atoll boasts of surf bigger by a few feet to the surf in North Male' Atoll. It is more shallow and hollowed and akin to Indonesia Style breaks.
The breaks in the Outer Atoll include:
- Castaway
- Tigers
- Love Charms
- Beacons
- Bluebowls
- Five Islands
- Two Way
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