Holidays In The Maldives For Surfers
It was during the 1970s that people first started to hear about the Maldives as a nice place for a summer holiday. It was also during this time that surfing spots were discovered by those who first ventured to try out the waves here. However, not so many people who come to have their holidays in the Maldives do so just to surf. While a more obvious reason is its location and relative inaccessibility, perhaps the more pressing concern among surfers is that it may be beyond their budget. The Maldives does not exactly offer cheap holidays compared to other Asian surfing spots like Bali or Siargao.
Nevertheless, quite a number of surfers still gather their resources for a trip to the Maldives. They come here from all over the world to try out for themselves the fabled perfect six-foot tubes of the Maldivian waters. Compared to other surfing destinations, there are several surfing spots all over the archipelago that will match any skill level. In other countries, the waves are either too tame for advanced surfers or too difficult for beginners.
Yet another reason why some surfers save up for a trip to the Maldives would be the pristine waters and pollution-free environment. In most popular surfing areas, especially those that are easily accessed, the number of crowds that come and go has resulted in land and water pollution. In contrast, the waters in the Maldives remain crystal clear due to strict government regulation of the tourism industry, its location, and relatively higher price range.
For those who want to ride the waves during their holidays in the Maldives, the best surfing spots are Colas, Lohl’s, Chickens, Pasta Point, Ninja’s, Honky’s, Jailbreaks, and Sultans. The summer months of April to October are the best time to go to the Maldives for surfing. In April to June, surfers can expect consistent swells. Surfing can still be enjoyed in July to October but surfers will have to deal with the chance of stormy or windy weather.