Surf
The
Northern Atoll of Male is the most famous surfing area in the Maldives. The
density of spots in this location is very high.
At approximately half an hour from the airport, you will find the first spot
named Jailbreaks. From then on, there is: Honky’s, Sultans, Pasta Not, Ninja, Lohis,
Cokes and Chickens are spread out over about twenty kilometers.
Jailbreaks: It’s been only 2 years that its access has been authorized:In
reality you are surfing right in front of the Maldives’national jail. It is now
possible to surf this fantastic right-hander. Hollow, fast with a steep take
off, the wave becomes better with the rising tide. Starting from 6 feet,
Jailbreaks will reveal all of its potential.
Honky's: On the same island as Sultans, is an ideal spot for winter, which goes
on with a North-East wind. This left completely marries the reef’s form in a
semi-circular shape. The swell rolls up there so well that the second section,
the Ledge, forms a wall even larger than the peak. When the conditions are met,
it is a true World Class.
Sultans: If Honky's is onshore, then Sultans will be offshore. An easy
right-hander with an inside a little faster. It is one of the most consistent
waves and there will always be something to surf.
Pasta Point: Opposite Sultans, another beautiful left-hander. It’s possible
that you’ll feel unwelcome here. Indeed, the surf camp called Tari Village is
apparently holding exclusive rights to its access. However, the Maldivian water
regulation s stipulate that nobody holds any rights over the ocean.
Ninjas: Located twenty minutes up North. Presumably named because it’s one of
the favourite waves of the Japanese surfers. It is a right-hander, not a Point
Break, a little soft for the long boarders or beginners. It breaks in front of
Kani Resort or Med Club.
Lohis: Opposite Ninjas, on the Lohifushi Resort’ Island, a very long consistent
left. Because of the proximity of the surfing camp, this wave can quickly be
very crowded. It’s there that the WQS 6 stars O' Neil surfing contest has taken
place over the last few years.
Cokes:
Twenty minutes North, certainly one of the best waves in all the archipelago
and without a doubt, another world class break. It is a hollow and tubular
right-hander that backdoors on the reef. It’s probably the most photographed
wave of the North Male Atoll. There, you can test your ability in the tube. It
will be bigger here than elsewhere because of its orientation. Unfortunately,
this wave is more sensitive to the prevailing South-West wind than Jailbreaks
and Sultans that will always be offshore.
Chickens: In the same channel than Cokes. Another amazing left-hander. The
fastest wave of the area. The bigger, the better. Receives also more swell than
elsewhere. The point can be tubular with a very long shoulder in the second
section.
