The Sparkling blue waters of the Maldives provides so much more than mere scenic appeal for it is the location for some of the most exciting of all water sports. No one leaves the Maldives without indulging in the world of water sports that his nation has to offer. There are several types of sports to choose from; some are more quiet and others are more wild but perhaps the most popular of all sports on the Maldivian Ocean has always been Surfing.
Surfing is dependent on the swell of waves. Although the Maldives does not have very large swells, there are plenty of chances of barrels and several long fun waves. The interesting part about wave swell in Maldives is that it is amazingly consistent and Surf lovers always have something to try out. The best Surf spots in Maldives is scattered around three main areas; The Central Atolls, The Male atolls and the South Atolls. The primary differences between the 3 linger around swell size, consistency and crowd but the best part is most of these surf spots are located in close proximity to each other.
The season and speed of winds greatly affect the size of waves so it is important to choose the right dates if you are a keen surfer. April to October is considered the best period for surfing in the Maldives with the largest swells expected between June and September.
The large number of Reef breaks around the 3 Maldivian archipelagoes offers something for everyone. Interesting locations such as Chickens, Cokes and Lohis are some of the most popular reef breaks found in the Northern atolls. These breaks are known for their fantastic rides amidst the most breathtaking settings. For Beginners who want to try a shot at surfing the Piddlies/ Ninja is an excellent surf spot and the Sultan found at the eastern reef of the north Male Atoll picks up the most swell and happens to be the most consistent break. Other excellent Surf Spots around the North Male Atoll are the Honky’s, the Tomb stones, the Male island point, the Gurus, Twin Peaks and the Quarters.
After an adventurous day surfing, come home to the Naladhu, Maldives; the finest of all the Maldives luxury hotels.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.