South Male' Atoll breaks are usually a couple of feet smaller than those in North Male' Atoll, but can be excellent if there's a big swell.
There are fewer resorts here, but the surf is accessible by boat from Male' in a couple of hours.
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Gurus
Miyaru Faru near the island of Gulhi (inhabited island)
Sectiony left, which picks up more swell than most of the breaks in South Male Atoll. Can have a good and section in a big S swell.
Best in N winds, the higher the tide the better. Access by boat.
left that works well with a big south swell and a north wind
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Twin Peaks
Gulhi (inhabited island).
A mushy spot that seems to attract swells. Refractions in the waves caused by the reef sometimes make for a slow but interesting ride.
Access by boat.
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Quarter
Gulhigaathuhuraa (uninhabited island) attached to Palm Tree Island Resort.
Really nice, fast little right-hander that picks up less swell than most other places. Best in winds W to NW.
Named after the resort workers quarters on the island.
small, quick right Kates: short little left-hander |
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Kate´s
Boduhuraa (uninhabited island) near Palm Tree Island Resort.
Small short left. Best in winds NW to N.
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Natives
Kandooma Resort.
A short right, that needs a big swell. Best SW winds.
short right that works with a south-west wind and a solid swell
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Riptides
Guraidhoo (inhabited island), Eastern Reef of South Male Atoll.
Small reef in the middle of the channel on the southern side of the island. fast right-hander. |
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