 Maldivians have been surfing using planks for a long time. However, modern surfing came to the Maldives in the late 70s. In 1973 Tony Hinde an Australian surfer took a break from surfing in Sri Lanka and together with a friend set sail for the Africa. He was never to reach his destination. His ship seriously off course was shipwrecked on the shore breaks of Male’. Tony discovered the thrill of surfing on the Maldivian reefs. He changed his name to Tony Hussein Hinde, married a local lady, opened his own surf agency and decided to stay for good.
The recent O’Neil Deep Blue Contests held in the Maldives has placed Maldives firmly on the world’s surf map. While most of the recognized surf breaks are in Male’ Atoll, there is certainly more to be discovered. Some resorts provide boats (Dhonis) to transport surfers out beyond the breaks up to three times per day for two hour periods whereas charters offer surfers the chance to surf the reefs for longer periods.
 Maldives Surfing
Boats Experiences
 There are special surfing boats, which allow total flexibility, maximizing your surfing time.
You can continue to snorkel or surf till sunset. You can also experience windsurfing, kite surfing and water surfing, which promise pure fun.
The Maldives has become a dream destination for surfers looking for exotic waves and is one of the awesome surfing destinations for all to enjoy.
Maldives surfing redefines the concept of luxury surfing vacation where you can experience the warm kiss of the waves washing your body and refreshing your mind and spirit, alike.
Emblematic of high-end serenity, Maldives surfing trips are simply unique as they offer double facility of enjoying the surfing tours in luxury ships as well as surf in the crystal clear blue waters of Maldives.
So while your non-surfer friend can enjoy the luxuries of traveling in ships, you can drown in the ebullient Maldives waters to enjoy fabulous surfing in Maldives.
Best time
Surf in Maldives
BEST: March - May | September - November
GOOD: Late February - Mid November
 Weather in Maldives is influenced by two monsoons - the northeast monsoons and the southwest monsoons.
The Maldives surf season begins from late February to mid November with the best waves coming in during March to May and then again in September till the end of November.
During the surf seasons, the average size of the reef breakers ranges from 4-5 feet, sometimes even rising to a height of 8 to 10 feet.
Where to visit
There are principally two major Maldives surfing areas
- North Male Atoll (season: April-October)
- Huvadhoo Atoll (season:
February-May)
 You won't find any spare surfing gear in the Maldives, so bring all the boards you might need. However, a two board quiver is sufficient, with a short board and a semi-gun (6' 8" to 7' 2") for bigger days. It is very rare that the surf exceeds 8 feet.
Bring booties to protect yourself from the reef cuts, even if most people surf without them. Indeed, the take off zone is usually deep enough and the reef flat and dead. Wearing a helmet is recommended for bigger days.
A wet suit or a shorty is not necessary in this warm and crystal-clear water. A rash guard or long sleeved T-Shirt is highly recommended for sun protection. Bring along plenty of solar cream with high SPF, this is highly recommended as you are on the equator. |
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