Maldives is an island country in the Indian Ocean, which consist of 1190 about seven hundred kilometers south west of Sri Lanka. The country is described as Sun, Sand and Sea with massive lagoons and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens. It’s a perfect tropical holiday destination for surfing, sailing, diving or fishing.

It was said that two Australian Surfers who were travelling from Sri Lanka were shipwrecked on the shore breaks of the Maldivian Sea. While they were rescuing the boat and the cargos they cruise past reefs of male atolls. They open the first Maldives surfing camps and surfing in Maldives start booming. And Maldives are known to the world for quality reef breaks with all levels of ability to cater for all levels of surfers.

North Male Atoll has world class breaks such as Chickens, Cokes, Lohis, Ninjas, Pasta Point, Jailbreaks, Honkeys, Sultans Paradise, Half moon Full Moon. Some of South Male Atoll breaks are Gurus, Twin Peaks, Quarter, Kates , Natives and Riptides.
Verities of accommodations are available from budget to Luxury holidays or Surf Safaris. The two popular hotels for Surfers are Hudruanfusihi Island which is located at Lohis and Dhonveli Island at Pasta Point. World class surfing competitions are held in these two islands including O’Neil and WCQ competition.

President Nasheed government welcomes budget travelers for the first time after 20 years of its tourism and new surf-resorts and surf Guest houses are open and accomadations plus surf packages are available for USD 60/- per person and now Maldives is open to make guest houses on the local islands this will increase the number of guest houses for people who want to travel to Maldives on a budget

If you like to explore the best surfing in Maldives pack up and come to a Surf Safari where you can cruise around both these atolls. Popular Surf Safaris include MV Sting Ray and MV Eagle Ray. Expert guides will accompany you to make sure you get the best out of your surf.
Let me know if you want more information on surfing in Maldives.

Mike/ Maldives Traveller