Where is the best place to surf in the Maldives?
The top 5 surf spots in the Maldives are:
- Chickens – North Male Atolls.
- Cokes – North Male Atolls.
- Jailbreaks – Himmafushi Island Kaafu Atoll.
- Lohis – Male Atolls.
- Natives/Foxys – South Male Atolls.
Which Maldives island is best for surfing?
Huvadhoo Atoll
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll (also known as the Huvadhoo Atoll) is generally known to have the best conditions for surfing in the Maldives because it picks up more swell than any other atoll in the Maldives and from every direction.
Is there good surf in Maldives?
Surfing in the Maldives is tempered by the North-East and South-West monsoons. From May to October, during the South-West monsoon, the best surfing area is in the Northern atolls or the Central atolls. A Maldives surfing charter is one of the best ways to experience the many different waves and breaks.
How much does it cost to go surfing in the Maldives?
Maldives Surf Trip Costs Expect costs to range between $300 and $1,000+ per person, per day, depending on where you stay and what level of luxury you opt for. Some stays will include food and drink, transportation, and multiple activities, so many costs can be included in your booking.
Is there surf in Seychelles?
Surfing in the Seychelles is relatively unknown. There are no surf shops or reliable online forecasts. Surf season is April to October. During this time one might expect small waves waist to shoulder high with bigger swells on a less frequent basis.
Can you surf in Male Maldives?
Experienced surfers love to come here to score quality waves in the peak season, while intermediate short board and long board surfers will find long, fun, peeling rights and lefts. North Male has some of the best Maldivian surf breaks including Chicken’s, Cokes and Lohis.
Can you surf in Maldives in December?
“Off-season” – December, January & February The Southern Hemisphere summer is generally the time of least swell activity in the Indian Ocean. However, maximum swell exposure and breaks offshore in the short lived NE trades means the Southern Atolls can pump regardless.
Are there sharks in the Seychelles?
Grey Reef Sharks are quite a commonly found species in the Seychelles and the specimens spotted at Alphonse tend to be bigger than average. Identified by the distinctive white margin on their dorsal fin and the black margin on the tail fin, most specimens don’t grow larger than 2m in length.