Surfing in Maldives
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Surf Spots In Maldives
| SurfSpot | Photos | Quality | Wave direction | Wave type | Crowd level |
| Cokes | 0 | 5 | Right | Reef break | Can Get Busy |
| Pasta Point | 5 | 5 | Left | Reef break | Not Too Bad |
Information about Maldives
Surf Spot Map of the Maldives.
The Maldives are located south west of India in the Indian Ocean, and are a group of islands formed from coral. There are actually over 1200 islands, which is great news for surfers. Officially know as the Republic of Maldives, it is often referred to as the Maldive Islands.
The islands are now a popular tourist destination, although it was not at all considered as such until the 1970's. The tourism industry is now the largest part of the economy. (accounting for 28% of GDP) For more information, visit the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture website.
Here are some quick facts:
The largest city is Malé.
The official religion is Islam
The official language is Dhivehi
The Republic of Maldives was the first country to hold a cabinet meeting underwater
The currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
The Maldives are located south west of India in the Indian Ocean, and are a group of islands formed from coral. There are actually over 1200 islands, which is great news for surfers. Officially know as the Republic of Maldives, it is often referred to as the Maldive Islands.
The islands are now a popular tourist destination, although it was not at all considered as such until the 1970's. The tourism industry is now the largest part of the economy. (accounting for 28% of GDP) For more information, visit the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture website.
Here are some quick facts:
The largest city is Malé.
The official religion is Islam
The official language is Dhivehi
The Republic of Maldives was the first country to hold a cabinet meeting underwater
The currency is the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR)
Maldives Surfing Info and Details
The Maldives experience a similar surf season to that of Indonesia, receiving decent swells in March and April, and from June to November. March and April is the best time to visit and surf in the maldives, there will be consistent surf of up to 12 ft. This is also the dry season so its best time to visit during this time of year.
The wet season brings storms and lots of wind, often blowing out any swell that may appear. In general, if you are after super clean waves, and great weather, arrive before early May.
According to MaldiveIsle.com, surfing in the Maldives started back in the late 70's, with Tony Hinde, an Australian surfer, being shipwrecked on off Malé.
We seem unable to find the source of this information, or even if it is true. If anyone knows the source behind this, please let us know.
Generally, Maldive surf spots are reefs, breaking over coral. It's almost always warm, and the water temperature allows for surfing in board shorts.
Ben Skinner hanging ten at Pasta Point
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ ROBERTSON via GETTY IMAGES
The wet season brings storms and lots of wind, often blowing out any swell that may appear. In general, if you are after super clean waves, and great weather, arrive before early May.
According to MaldiveIsle.com, surfing in the Maldives started back in the late 70's, with Tony Hinde, an Australian surfer, being shipwrecked on off Malé.
We seem unable to find the source of this information, or even if it is true. If anyone knows the source behind this, please let us know.
Generally, Maldive surf spots are reefs, breaking over coral. It's almost always warm, and the water temperature allows for surfing in board shorts.
Ben Skinner hanging ten at Pasta Point
Credit: © ASP/ CI/ ROBERTSON via GETTY IMAGES