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Firstly, you can only access the spot by boat.Small boats or 'dhonis' are used to load the surfboards onto and position offshore at the rear of the breaks. Sultans is a popular destination for surfers in the North Male' Atoll's eastern reef because it provides consistent waves which never close out.
English (Translate this text in English): Firstly, you can only access the spot by boat.Small boats or 'dhonis' are used to load the surfboards onto and position offshore at the rear of the breaks. Sultans is a popular destination for surfers in the North Male' Atoll's eastern reef because it provides consistent waves which never close out.
English (Translate this text in English): Firstly, you can only access the spot by boat.Small boats or 'dhonis' are used to load the surfboards onto and position offshore at the rear of the breaks. Sultans is a popular destination for surfers in the North Male' Atoll's eastern reef because it provides consistent waves which never close out.
English (Translate this text in English): Firstly, you can only access the spot by boat.Small boats or 'dhonis' are used to load the surfboards onto and position offshore at the rear of the breaks. Sultans is a popular destination for surfers in the North Male' Atoll's eastern reef because it provides consistent waves which never close out.
DistanceDay trip
Walk
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessBy boat only
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Thamburudhoo
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityTotally Epic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast, East
Good wind directionWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
Maldives is a fairly new and emerging destination for surfers. The surf season coincides with the south-west monsoon and runs from mid February to November when the best swells are generated by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean. March and April also provide good surfing and have the best weather. The water is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit, though a light suit is a good idea, for protection from the sun and coral. Booties are essential for picking your way over exposed coral reefs, and a helmet is recommended.
Surfing in the Maldives provides you with two options; either staying in a resort or booking a live-aboard surfing vacation on a charter cruiser (Safari boat). Resorts provide boats (Dhonis) to transport surfers out beyond the breaks between two to three times per day for two hour periods whereas charters offer surfers the chance to surf the reefs for longer periods.
English (Translate this text in English): Maldives is a fairly new and emerging destination for surfers. The surf season coincides with the south-west monsoon and runs from mid February to November when the best swells are generated by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean. March and April also provide good surfing and have the best weather. The water is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit, though a light suit is a good idea, for protection from the sun and coral. Booties are essential for picking your way over exposed coral reefs, and a helmet is recommended.<br />Surfing in the Maldives provides you with two options; either staying in a resort or booking a live-aboard surfing vacation on a charter cruiser (Safari boat). Resorts provide boats (Dhonis) to transport surfers out beyond the breaks between two to three times per day for two hour periods whereas charters offer surfers the chance to surf the reefs for longer periods.
English (Translate this text in English): Maldives is a fairly new and emerging destination for surfers. The surf season coincides with the south-west monsoon and runs from mid February to November when the best swells are generated by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean. March and April also provide good surfing and have the best weather. The water is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit, though a light suit is a good idea, for protection from the sun and coral. Booties are essential for picking your way over exposed coral reefs, and a helmet is recommended.<br />Surfing in the Maldives provides you with two options; either staying in a resort or booking a live-aboard surfing vacation on a charter cruiser (Safari boat). Resorts provide boats (Dhonis) to transport surfers out beyond the breaks between two to three times per day for two hour periods whereas charters offer surfers the chance to surf the reefs for longer periods.
English (Translate this text in English): Maldives is a fairly new and emerging destination for surfers. The surf season coincides with the south-west monsoon and runs from mid February to November when the best swells are generated by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean. March and April also provide good surfing and have the best weather. The water is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit, though a light suit is a good idea, for protection from the sun and coral. Booties are essential for picking your way over exposed coral reefs, and a helmet is recommended.&lt;br &#47;&gt;Surfing in the Maldives provides you with two options; either staying in a resort or booking a live-aboard surfing vacation on a charter cruiser (Safari boat). Resorts provide boats (Dhonis) to transport surfers out beyond the breaks between two to three times per day for two hour periods whereas charters offer surfers the chance to surf the reefs for longer periods.
Atmosphere
The crowd is all from somewhere far away. Locals are usually boatmen who feed on surfing and will let you surf. Pressure may be very high, but it all depends on how aggressive crews are. The Maldives provides many excellent locations - including Lohis (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Piddlies / Ninjas (Kanifinolhu Resort (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Cokes (Thulusdhoo-Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Chickens (Villinilimathi Huraa (Kuda Villingili) and many more especially in the Southern Atolls
English (Translate this text in English): The crowd is all from somewhere far away. Locals are usually boatmen who feed on surfing and will let you surf. Pressure may be very high, but it all depends on how aggressive crews are. The Maldives provides many excellent locations - including Lohis (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Piddlies / Ninjas (Kanifinolhu Resort (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Cokes (Thulusdhoo-Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Chickens (Villinilimathi Huraa (Kuda Villingili) and many more especially in the Southern Atolls
English (Translate this text in English): The crowd is all from somewhere far away. Locals are usually boatmen who feed on surfing and will let you surf. Pressure may be very high, but it all depends on how aggressive crews are. The Maldives provides many excellent locations - including Lohis (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Piddlies / Ninjas (Kanifinolhu Resort (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Cokes (Thulusdhoo-Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Chickens (Villinilimathi Huraa (Kuda Villingili) and many more especially in the Southern Atolls
English (Translate this text in English): The crowd is all from somewhere far away. Locals are usually boatmen who feed on surfing and will let you surf. Pressure may be very high, but it all depends on how aggressive crews are. The Maldives provides many excellent locations - including Lohis (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Piddlies &#47; Ninjas (Kanifinolhu Resort (Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Cokes (Thulusdhoo-Eastern reef of North Male' Atoll), Chickens (Villinilimathi Huraa (Kuda Villingili) and many more especially in the Southern Atolls
General
-access spots (as opposed to resort guests-only type) so there's always many surfers. Take it esay and everybody will have fun. There's a lot of waves.
English (Translate this text in English): -access spots (as opposed to resort guests-only type) so there's always many surfers. Take it esay and everybody will have fun. There's a lot of waves.
English (Translate this text in English): -access spots (as opposed to resort guests-only type) so there's always many surfers. Take it esay and everybody will have fun. There's a lot of waves.
English (Translate this text in English): -access spots (as opposed to resort guests-only type) so there's always many surfers. Take it esay and everybody will have fun. There's a lot of waves.
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Sultan's
By anonymous , 09-01-2006
Fucking crowded - Like the other spots in the zone, all the spots are super crowded from may to nov. the waves are pretty fun but NEVER MORE (too much money for fighting)