If your idea of a perfect holiday includes lying on soft sandy beaches soaking up the sun while the azure waters of the ocean gently lap onto the shore, then Maldives is the place for you. If however you prefer some thrilling surfing action, riding the waves with the wind in your hair and not a care in the world, then the Maldives will indulge this passion as well!
Surfing in Maldives is an activity that is gaining more and more popularity as surfing enthusiasts from around the world visit this coastal paradise in search of some surf action amidst breathtaking natural landscapes.
February to November is generally considered the best time to surf here when the swells provide ample opportunity for amateurs and professionals to ride the waves and enjoy fun challenges. Those visiting from June to August can enjoy bigger swells.
The North Male Atolls provide some of the best spots for surfing and Chickens, Lohis and Pasta Point are among the well known areas for this water sport. Pasta Point is not that much affected by the coastal winds and features long tubing walls that provide plenty of surfing action. Also in the North Male Atoll is the area known as Chickens where surfers can enjoy some “hollow barrelling”. Natives, Male’ Island Point, Piddlies and Sultans are among the other surf-worthy spots in the North Male Atoll.
Also worth visiting is Huvadhoo Atoll where conditions provide surfers with a range of swells and waves, especially during the period from March to May and August to November. Everything from “hollow walls” to “barrelling” can be enjoyed in the waters around this atoll. Those heading to Huvadhoo Atoll should look to visit Beacons, while Twin Peaks, Kate’s and Riptides are some of the popular surfing spots in the South Male Atoll.
Surfers looking to stay at a Maldives luxury hotel while on holiday which also offers holistic wellness treatments can choose Cocoa Island Maldives. This Maldives resortalso offers easy access to some of the country’s well known surfing hotspots where you can enjoy plenty of fun in the sun, sand and surf, making for a truly unforgettable holiday adventure.