Surfing, Water Sports & Island Hopping

The Maldives is acknowledged for some world recognized surf spots and has been host to the renowned O'Neil Deep Blue competition for two consecutive years.

The best time to surf in the Maldives is from April to October, with the biggest swells likely to occur in between june and September. The surf generally ranges in size from 3 - 8 feet although bigger ones are experienced occasionally. A great variety  of breaks can be found in the Maldives ranging in intensity from the quite mellow shreddable walls to gnarlier hollow pits.

There are two major surf areas in the Maldives - the North Male' Atoll (April - October) and the Outer Atolls (February - Aprils). While the North Male' Atoll sports the most popular breaks, the breaks of the outer atolls (approximately 300 miles to the south of the capital Male') contain at least a dozen potential world class breaks that are rarely surfed.

Water Sports

All resorts have water sports centers that provide a range of water sports activities which include snorkeling, windsurfing, para-sailing, kayaking, kite-surfing. water skiing, jet skiing and catamaran sailing. These centers are well equipped and some even offer beginners and advanced courses in windsurfing and sailing.

For those who would love to see the underwater but are hesitant to take the deep plunge, snorkeling is a wonderful alternative. Since the lagoons of the Maldives are so clear with just a snorkel mask and fin you can be witness to the activities of the many different species of fish and fauna on the unique Maldivian reefs. You are guaranteed to encounter playful fish and rare corals even on the resorts' house reefs and perhaps a turtle or some other curious creatures too if you are lucky.

Island Hopping
 

An 'island hopping' excursion means you will get to visit an uninhabited island, snorkel in its clear untouched waters and enjoy a barbecue on the beach, visit an inhabited island which will give you a glimpse of the local communities and maybe visit another resort. "Island hopping" is usually a one day tour.