How to Have a Perfect Surf Vacation in the Maldives - Tips for Organising a Successful Surfing Holiday in the Maldivian Archipelago

 Ranked among the world's most popular surfing hotspots, the Maldives offers avid and newbie surfers a playground to test their skills against the forces of nature. Providing ideal conditions for engaging in wave riding for most of the year, one could hardly imagine a more breathtaking location for a surfing safari. From finding the right base to hitting all the surfing hotspots in the northern, southern and central atolls, here are some tips to help your next surfing getaway in the Maldives.

 1. Timing the Tour

When planning any holiday that involves water sports activities and spending time outdoors, it is crucial to make sure the timing of your surfing trip is suitable for your favourite pastime. While the Maldives is a great beach holiday hub all year round, the same cannot be said for surfing activities as there are times of the year when it is quite frankly too dangerous to head out in the water with a surfboard. The best time to go surfing in the Maldives typically falls between March and May while the months between June and August are also known for the biggest swells. The months of September and October are also suitable for surfing adventures whereas the dry season from November to February will include more flat days than productive ones.

2. Find a Conveniently Located Rest

Surfers heading to the Maldives can do themselves a great favor by staying at a resort that affords easy access to some of the finest surf spots in the country. So whether you select the OZEN Reserve Bolifushi or any similar resort that's regarded as a supportive location for water sports activities in Maldives, it is important to check how many surfing hotspots are within close range of the hotel. The best surfing locations in the Maldives are divided into the Central Male Atolls, the Northern Male Atolls and the Southern Atolls and visitors who pick the right rest won't have to travel too far to get their surf on.

3. The North Male Atolls

If there was such a thing as a picture-perfect surfing location in the Maldives, the North Male Atolls comes pretty close. Offering wave riders the chance to ride some of the biggest and longest swells accessible in the archipelago, the most popular surfing spots in the area include Pasta Point, Chickens, Coke's and Lohi's. Although none of the surfing hotspots in this region is suitable for absolute beginners, most are geared towards intermediate level and advanced surfers.

 4. The South Male Atolls

Gaadhiffushi, South Male Atoll, Maldives | Image via Unsplash

While it may not have the mammoth waves and swells found in the more consistent North Male Atolls, the South Male Atolls remains a surfer's paradise all the same. This is due to the fact that the area boasts impressive waves and breaks that are smaller and easier to access by boat transfer. This part of the archipelago is also quite deserted in terms of the presence of resorts so surfers can truly feel like they are on their own in this pristine southern corner that's home to Guru's and Twin Peaks. A right-handed, hollow break called Natives and a faster right-hander named Riptides are part of the best surf spots around Guraidhoo Island.

 5. The Central Atolls

With exposure to both the south-western and the south-eastern swells, the Central Atolls are perhaps the most suitable surfing region for beginners and those who are trying their hand at surfing for the first time. The Thaa Atoll and Laamu Atoll both belong to the Central Atolls and are prime surfing locations for newbies. Other surf spots of interest in the area include the Meemu atoll where Mulhaku, Veyvah, Muli Inside and Muli Outside are found.