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Maldives is fast establishing itself as a destination for surfers. Surfing is relatively new to the Maldives, especially compared to more established activities such as scuba diving. However, the recent O'Neil Deep Blue Contest held in this year has placed Maldives firmly on the world's surf map. While most of the recognized surf breaks are in Male' Atoll, there is certainly more to be discovered. For resort based surfing it is advisable to choose one of the resorts on the eastern side of North Male' Atoll where you could get access to a number of excellent breaks.

Wave Surfing
Due to the islands geographical distribution, only a few, mainly 7, surf breaks is commonly sited near to the airport. There are other surfing spots through out the country, but due to the geographical distribution of the islands and for the reason that most of the resort island have been developed near the airport and capital, Male' has left the other, more further away surf points, untouched in Southern atolls. 

Surf Live-aboard's (Surfing Safaris)
Surfers now make use of live-aboards to surf the different spots found on North and South Male' atoll. This will be new experience for the surfers and have the chance of surfing as many spots as one likes. The vessels used a usually smaller vessels of up to 8 or 10 pax. The vessels are available on charter and full board meal plan, mineral water. During the evenings the surfers can come down to a resort to have a drink or have game of snooker. This option is less costly if you are coming with a group. 

Surfing Season
The weather in Maldives is influenced by two monsoons; the northeast monsoon and the southwest monsoon from November to April brings fine weather coincides with the high tourist season. The southwest monsoon from May to October is often wet and rainy. However, this period provides the best surf.

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