Surf
The best period for surfing in the Maldives is the Southern Hemisphere winter, which
lasts from March 'til October. During this period, the roaring forties cause storms which
bring the largest swells to the archipelago. The biggest waves are likely to occur in June,
July and August. During this period, the wind is mainly offshore all day long. This
paradise is exposed to the same swells as Indonesia is, except that its higher latitude
and its South-East exposure offers cooler and less hardcore surfing. The typical Maldive wave rolls up like most point breaks with workable corners, fun pockets and long rides. Very rarely will the sets wall up or close out the channels. The waves break on mostly dead reef, and very rarely will you come in contact with it unless you are surfing on a very low tide. One of the best parts about surfing the Maldives is that everyone is capable of going home with some good barrels to brag about to their friends. Whether you are a beginner or have been surfing since you came out of the womb, the Maldives will have the perfect wave for you!
Surfing in the Maldives is tempered by the North-East and South-West monsoons. During
the North-East monsoon (from February 'til April), conditions are optimal in the "South
Outer Atolls". From May to October, during the South-West monsoon, the best surfing
area is in the "North Atoll Male".
