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Day 1.
Welcome aboard the surf safari boat.
Surf at the Jailbreak at Himmafushi.
Day 2. After
breakfast, surf at the breaks Honkys
and Sultans.
Day 3. Surf
at breaks Lohi's and Ninjas.
Day 4. Surf
at Colas and Chickens.
Day 5. Surf
at Colas and Chickens.
Day 6. Surf Lohi's and Ninjas.
Day 7. Surf
Jailbreaks at Himmafushi. Transfer
to Airport for departure.
Maldives Surfing Spots
Chickens -
Villingilimathi Huraa (Kuda
Villingili) Uninhabited Island .
Eastern reef of North Male Atoll.
Requires
speed. Long, excellent left-hander
that has two sections. A pleasant
thin peeling racing lip. However
conditions must be exact for the
perfect ride. Best winds are NW-NNE
(offshore). Named because of a
poultry farm on the island. Access
by boat.
Cokes -
Thulusdhoo,
Atoll Capital. Eastern reef of North
Male Atoll
A short but
intense ride. A big wave tube spot.
A steep barreling takeoff, then a
very shallow inside section that
opens up even more than the takeoff.
Best on mid to high tide, however,
it can be surfed at low tide if the
swell is big enough. Ideal on a
straight south swell and winds NW
however, it can be surfed in winds
from any direction W - N. Named
after the Coca-Cola factory on the
island, beautiful view of palm
fringed beach from the surf zone.
Access by boat.
Lohis -
Lohifushi
Island Resort. Eastern reef of North
Male Atoll
Good and
hollow left-hander with two
sections. Need big SE swells and
high tides to work well. Best during
NW-NE offshore winds. Named after
the island resort Lohifushi. Access
by boat from Lohifushi Resort or
Live-aboard.
Piddlies/Ninjas -
Kanifinolhu Resort. Eastern Reef of
North Male Atoll
Slow
right-hander, good for beginners and
long-boarders. Best on W-NW winds
with a moderate S swell. However
swells larger than 4 feet spoil it.
Named Ninjas because many Japanese
surfers seem to like it. Access by
boat.
Sultans - Tari Village
Resort (Kanu Huraa). Eastern reef of
North Male Atoll
Perfect long
left, which picks up more swell and
is more consistent than any other
break. 'Macaroni Bowl'- a second
tube section, which develops after
the fast take off section, mellows
out for a cutback. 'Lockjaws' - if
you are game try out this very fast
and shallow end section, which comes
after the 'Macaroni Bowl'. Rides are
75 to 100 yards long. Reserved for
the exclusive use of the resort
guests (strictly enforced by Tari
Village Resort management). Best
winds; N, but can be surfed with
NE-NW. Best months - February, March
and April. Accessible from the
shore.
Honkey's -
Thamburudhoo (
Uninhabited Island ), Eastern Reef
of North Male Atoll
Excellent,
long, world-class right-hander. One
of the most consistent waves of
North Male Atoll, which never closes
out, even on the biggest swells. The
take-off is a steep outside peak
called 'Phantoms', which slingshots
into a very long, walled, super fast
section called the 'Pinnacles', over
four feet. All three sections can be
thrilling, almost insane tubes.
Rides are 100 to 150 yards. Best on
high tide with any wind from W to N.
Access by boat.
Tomb
Stones - Thamburudhoo
(Uninhabited Island ), Adjacent to
'Sultans'. Eastern Reef of North
Male Atoll
Long,
left-hander. Starts small and
increases in size and intensity
as it wraps 90 degrees around
the island. A six feet wave on
the take-off will end up at
least eight feet on the end
section, called 'Fred's Ledge'.
Long rides and tubes through all
sections. Best on low tides
unless swell is huge. Best
winds, ENE-N (this is the only
wave that works on a ENE wind).
Best swell, straight S. Best
months for this wave, February,
March and April. Is affected by
strong currents in the Southwest
monsoon from May to
October.Access by boat.
Male Island Point -
Full Moon Beach Resort, Furana
Fushi Island , Eastern Reef of
North Male Atoll
Long,
right-hander. Best on South to
West offshore wind. Breaks
rarely and only on large swells.
At three feet it has a dry reef
to surf on. In the big swells of
1987, when many of the islands
were flooded, this was surfed at
a perfect six to eight feet.
Gurus
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Male, the
capital. Eastern reef of Male,
Southern tip of North Male Atoll
A couple
of shifting peaks, popular with
locals, riding surfboards and
boogie boards. The reef picks up
plenty of swell. Best in W
winds. Accessible from the
shore.
Twin Peaks - Iyaru
Faru near the island of
Gulhi , inhabited island,
Eastern Reef of South Male
Atoll
Sectiony
left, which picks up more swell
than most of the breaks in South
Malé Atoll. Can have a good end
section in a big Southerly
swell. Best in North winds, the
higher the tide, the better.
Access by boat.
Quarters -
Gulhigaathuhuraa, uninhabited
island attached to Palm Tree
Island Resort. Eastern Reef of
South Male Atoll
Really
nice, fast little right-hander
that picks up less swell than
most other places. Best in winds
W to NW. Named after the resort
workers' quarters on the island.
Kates - Boduhuraa,
Uninhabited Island near the Palm
Tree Island Resort. Eastern Reef
of South Male Atoll.
Small
short left. Best in winds NW to
N.
Natives- Kandooma
Resort, Eastern Reef of North
Male Atoll
A short
right, requiring a big swell.
Best SW wind.
Riptides - Guraidhoo,
Inhabited Island . Eastern Reef
of South Male Atoll
Small reef
in the middle of the channel on
the southern side of the island;
fast right-hander, one of the
best waves in the area. The area
is subject to strong currents.
Best on W to SW winds. Access by
boat.
Maldives
Travel Information
Loads of Atolls and reefs,
pristine crystal clear water,
and great surfing: you'll need a
boat though!
1190 islands are spread over 26
atolls, ringlike coral
formations enclosing a lagoon,
which gives the Maldives its
unique paradise-like appearance.
They stretch for about 820 km
from North to South, 130 km at
the widest point and do not
exceed a length of 4.5 miles or
an altitude of 6 feet above sea
level.
No more than 200 islands are
inhabited, the rest includes the
87 tourist resorts and
uninhabited islands, some of
which are used for drying fish
or other agricultural
activities. Not only does it
consist of the most beautiful
tropical islands, but 99% of its
90.000 km² is covered by the
sea.
Location:
Southern
Asia, group of atolls in the
Indian Ocean, south-southwest of
India
Geographic coordinates:
3 15 N, 73 00 E
Coastline: 644
km
Climate:
tropical; hot, humid; dry,
northeast monsoon (November to
March); rainy, southwest monsoon
(June to August)
Terrain: flat,
with white sandy beaches
Currency:
rufiyaa (MVR)
Maldives Surfing Tips
Dead corals nearer to
the shore are very sharp.
Booties are a necessity. Tides
and currents play an important
role in determining surfing
conditions in Maldives . All the
breaks occur near narrow
channels of the atolls.
Currents through these channels
can be very strong. During the
SW monsoon, currents flow
outwards at the eastern reef of
the atolls where the best surfs
occur. Swell lines are generally
perfectly straight and clean
from the south-east (give or
take 5 -7 degrees either side
with different swells).
Most common surfing conditions
are two to four feet, clean,
straight, long and perfect. A
good swell of five to eight feet
is about 75% to 85% likely in a
two-week stay. Ten feet waves
occur on average three times a
year. All the waves hold pretty
much the same form in all tides.
As tides become bigger they are
inclined to become hollow.
Maldives
Surfing Hotels - Lohifushi
Island Resort Maldives
Sea N See
offers star class resort
accommodation in Maldives. An
essential part of any
Sea N See
experience is first class
accommodation.
Lohifushi
Resort Maldives is at
the doorstep of a range of
quality waves. Regardless of
your choice, you can relax
knowing that you'll be staying
in a luxury retreat, savoring
gourmet dining, and enjoying the
highest standards of service.
So you are thinking about
surfing the Maldives ? Well
Lohifushi is
the place to stay. With a surf
break on the island it is also
central to a half dozen of surf
locations in Maldives.
Lohifushi
island resort
is located in North Malé Atoll,
19 km from the airport. It only
takes 30 minutes by speedboat
and 1 hour 30 minutes by
traditional motorised boat, the
“dhoni”, to get to your dream
destination. The fascinating
ride will give you a foretaste
of the beautiful surroundings
and the exotic atmosphere
awaiting you on the resort.
Lohifushi's reputation as
the best destination for
surfing
in the North Malé Atoll is
certainly justified with
around 7 or 8 surfing breaks
(Ninjas, Lohi's, Pasta,
Sultan, Cokes, Honkies,
Chickens, Himmafushi); only
minutes away from the shore.
Situated half way up the
east of north Male'
Atoll, the resort has a
quality left hander,
Lohis, right your door
step which is a great
swell indicator for the
rest of the atoll.
The surfing season is
from March to October
with May to August being
the most consistent but
if you would like to
escape the crowd, early
and late seasons still
have quality waves.
At the resort there is a
resident surf guide
through out the surfing
season who is here to
help make your stay as
enjoyable as possible
and keep you up to date
with the conditions and
swell predictions, as
well as keep you
informed of all the
other facilities and
activities available
here at the resort.
Accommodation in
Lohifushi Island Resort
Lohifushi offers rooms
for every taste,
standard and budget,
designed and equipped in
such a way that you feel
immediately at home:
Standard, Superior ,
Deluxe rooms and Suites.
All rooms are situated
closely to the beach and
offer hot and cold
water, IDD telephone and
an open- air bathroom in
traditional Maldivian
style.
Standard rooms
43 Standard rooms
are conveniently
close to the beach
and general
facilities, located
in individual
bungalows and blocks
of two or three
rooms. Of simple
design, yet equipped
with everything you
need for a
comfortable holiday,
such as fan, mini
bar, IDD telephone
and a terrace with a
beach bed from where
you can enjoy the
sea view.
Superior rooms
The 67 superior
rooms offer the
additional luxury of
air-conditioning and
a bathtub besides a
shower, mini bar,
IDD telephone, and
fan are to be found
in individual
bungalows or in
two-room-blocks as
inter-connecting
family rooms.
Deluxe Rooms
Our 18 individual
deluxe rooms make
sure that you have
everything your
heart desires and
more. Make yourself
a cup of coffee and
tea, enjoy your
favourite programme
on satellite
television and make
full use of the mini
bar, IDD telephone,
bathtub, shower and
hair drier. Enjoy
the magnificent view
from the terrace or
sit in the small
private garden
during the cool
hours of the
afternoon.
Suites
Our two
exclusive suites
provide you with
the utmost
comfort and
luxury.
Tastefully
furnished and
with all the
amenities that
make your stay
memorable, such
as mini bar,
shower, bathtub,
IDD telephone,
tea/coffee
making
facilities,
satellite TV,
hair drier,
terrace and a
small private
garden. Relax in
your private
Jacuzzi and
enjoy life at
its best. Both
suites have
inter-connecting
doors – ideal
for families.
Wine & Dine
At Lohifushi a meal
is not just a meal,
but also an event
not to be missed.
You will find
yourself wondering
what delicacies
await you in the
evening and looking
forward to waking up
to a hearty
breakfast. Italian,
Maldivian, Chinese
or a barbecue – the
choice is yours. Our
4 bars are located
in key areas, the
ideal places to
relax after a hot
day on the beach or
in the water and the
centre of
entertainment in the
evening.
Banyan Restaurant
The main restaurant
is very spacious and
bright; breakfast-
and dinner- buffets
and lunch a la carte
are served here. If
you feel like a
change you can try
the Chinese Food
corner in the Banyan
restaurant. Or what
about pizza or pasta
– O Sole Mio,
located between the
reception and the
swimming pool,
pampers you with
real Italian food
and delicious meat
and fish from the
Haveeree Grill. For
a snack in between
meals or a meal with
sea view visit our
Sunset restaurant
cum coffee shop.
Bars
Our four bars
are conveniently
spread over the
island to make
sure you never
go thirsty
wherever you are
at any time. The
Sunset bar is
attached to the
Sunset
restaurant, on a
wooden deck
overlooking the
sea and one of
the best places
to enjoy the
magnificent
sunsets in the
Maldives with an
exotic cocktail
during Happy
Hour. Around the
swimming pool
you can find the
Hiyala bar,
ideal for a
refreshing drink
after a swim or
sunbath.
If you are
sunbathing on
the beach to the
North of the
island you don't
have to go too
far for a drink,
as a simple
hut-like Beach
bar is there for
you. The Lohi's
Surf bar at the
southern end of
the island,
where you can
find the best
breaks and
waves, is a must
for active and
passive surf
fans. The bar is
made of
traditional
materials and
blends in
harmoniously
with the natural
surroundings.
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