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Catch a Wave in the Maldives

Surfing is one of the popular activities in the Maldives. Surfers of intermediate and advanced level will be interested in riding a board.

Surfing conditions vary in different parts of the state and depend on the monsoon. During the northeast monsoon (March through April), the southern atolls are better suited for surfing. From May to October, during the southwest monsoon, the North Atolls or the Central Atolls are better.

A few popular surf spots in the Male Atolls:

• Chickens near the uninhabited island of Villingilimathi Huraa. Waves are 1-3 meters high.
• Cokes near Thulusdhoo Island. The most difficult and fast waves from 1.5 meters high.
• Sultans near Thamburudhoo Island. It is considered to have the best waves in the country up to 2.5 meters high and higher.