A World Class surf destination
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Getting the most swells and having exceptional reef breaks, our resort is a top pick among all surf destinations in the Maldives. If you enjoy being based on a tropical island and indulging in luxurious activities after your surf sessions then you just found your place.
Love Charms is one of the most reliable waves in the area. On a low tide there are two distinct sections and on a higher tide the sections can link up creating a long speedy ride that will occasionally barrel.
Wave direction: left
Best wind: north & north east
Best swell: south
Level: medium
Tiger Stripes is a very consistent long left that has several sections and nice walls for turns and maneuvers.
Wave direction: left
Best wind: north-east
Best swell: south
Level: medium
Five Islands is a fast breaking right hander that breaks over shallow reef. It consistently barrels and can handle large swells.
Wave direction: right
Best wind: west & south-west
Best swell: south & south-east
Level: advanced
Blue Bowls is a favorite in the area! It is a long right hander. As the wave bends around the reef it bowls up and generates powerful long walls and the occasional barrel. It can be surfed on any tide.
Wave direction: right
Best wind: west & south-west
Best swell: south & south-east
Level: advanced
Two Ways: As the name suggests Two Ways is a left and a right. It needs a large swell to break but when it does it produces fun peeling walls in both directions.
Wave direction: left & right
Best wind: north-west & west
Best swell: south-east
Beacons is known as the heaviest and most powerful wave in the area. It is a hollow right hander with a very shallow unforgiving reef.
Wave direction: right
Best wind: north & north-east
Best swell: south & south-west
Level: professional
Antiques is a split peak that works best with a larger swell. It offers nice long walls perfect for turns.
Wave direction: right
Best wind: south-west
Best swell: south-east
Level: beginner
rental boards
If you don’t want to carry your own board to the Maldives then you can rent one of ours at a reasonable price. We have a selection of good-quality boards for rent. We have a variety of shortboards, mid-lengths, and soft-tops
$20 ++ per surf session
$35 ++ per full day
$200 ++ week
Important note: because of luggage size restrictions, boards over 7 feet are not allowed on domestic flights. Transporting surfboards on domestic flights by Maldivian incurs additional costs. Please let us know if you plan to bring your surfboard with you.