A popular diving destination for years, the Maldives has started attracting surfers from all around the world and has become exceptionally popular. Surfing in the clear, warm waters of the Maldives is a veritable source of enjoyment for novices and professional surfers alike.
MALDIVES FACTS:
Capital: Male
Language: Dhivehi (local language) & English
Currency: US Dollars
Climate: Tropical Warm & humid. The sun shines all year . The average temperature is around 29-32 degrees Celsius
Best Time to Travel: All year, but best from April until the end of October
Health: Visit a Travel Clinic or your Doctor for more details before you travel
Travel Insurance: We highly recommend travel insurance (Please ask consultant for a copy of the policy we recommend)
Visa: No visa is required for South African passport holders and most other nationalities
Main Attractions:
Snorkelling and Scuba Diving
Dive with Manta Rays and turtles
March to November is considered the surfing season with most swell likely to happen over June, July and August
One can book boat charters which travel in the North Male Atoll and South Male Atoll. Some boats charter deep south where waves are uncrowded and gnarlier. Charters generally require group bookings of 8 or more.
Land options are also available - Hudhurenfushi (ex Lohifushi) or Dhonveli are the best options for surf. Most resorts besides these two options, do not offer transfers to surf breaks and to hire private dhonis is exceptionally costly.
The Maldives is 3 hours ahead of South African local time.
The Maldives has beautiful unspoilt regions with white beaches, turquoise lagoons and reefs teeming with fish.
