Male' Atoll Surf

The Northern Atoll of Male is the most famous surfing area in the Maldives. The density of spots in this location is very high. At approximately half an hour from the airport, you will find the first spot named Jailbreaks. From then on, there is: Honky’s, Sultans, Pasta Not, Ninja, Lohis, Cokes and Chickens are spread out over about twenty kilometers.

Arrive and get picked up by the company (free return transport between airport and boat when you arrive as a group). Start your day by waking up just a few meters away from the line up. After the first session of the morning, a huge breakfast will be served by the crew. Then chill in a perfect shaded spot from where you can check how the surf is going and take pictures of your buddies in the barrel. And when you are stoked or surfed out, you have the opportunity to explore the surrounding islands, snorkel with the local manta rays or catch a big fish for your dinner.

And don't worry if you don’t hook anything, the cook will always have a local recipe up his sleeve. After your last session at sunset, fresh beers and music will help you to recover from your emotions of the day. Be ready for tomorrow!

Jailbreaks: It’s been only 2 years that its access has been authorized: In reality you are surfing right in front of the Maldives’ national jail. It is now possible to surf this fantastic right-hander. Hollow, fast with a steep take off, the wave becomes better with the rising tide. Starting from 6 feet, Jailbreaks will reveal all of its potential.


Honky's: On the same island as Sultans, is an ideal spot for winter, which goes on with a North-East wind. This left completely marries the reef’s form in a semi-circular shape. The swell rolls up there so well that the second section, the Ledge, forms a wall even larger than the peak. When the conditions are met, it is a true World Class.

Sultans: If Honky's is onshore, then Sultans will be offshore. An easy right-hander with an inside a little faster. It is one of the most consistent waves and there will always be something to surf.

Pasta Point: Opposite Sultans, another beautiful left-hander. It’s possible that you’ll feel unwelcome here. Indeed, the surf camp called Tari Village is apparently holding exclusive rights to its access . However, the Maldivian water regulation s stipulate that nobody holds any rights over the ocean.



Ninjas: Located twenty minutes up North. Presumably named because it’s one of the favourite waves of the Japanese surfers. It is a right-hander, not a Point Break, a little soft for the long boarders or beginners. It breaks in front of Kani Resort or Med Club.

Lohis: Opposite Ninjas, on the Lohifushi Resort’ Island, a very long consistent left. Because of the proximity of the surfing camp, this wave can quickly be very crowded. It’s there that the WQS 6 stars O' Neil surfing contest has taken place over the last few years.

Cokes: Twenty minutes North, certainly one of the best waves in all the archipelago and without a doubt, another world class break. It is a hollow and tubular right-hander that backdoors on the reef. It’s probably the most photographed wave of the North Male Atoll. There, you can test your ability in the tube. It will be bigger here than elsewhere because of its orientation. Unfortunately, this wave is more sensitive to the prevailing South-West wind than Jailbreaks and Sultans that will always be offshore. 


Chickens: In the same channel than Cokes. Another amazing left-hander. The fastest wave of the area. The bigger, the better. Receives also more swell than elsewhere. The point can be tubular with a very long shoulder in the second section.