Surfing in the Maldives
SurfScanners covers 2 surf spots in the Maldives. Of those, 2 suit advanced surfers. Across them, the water averages ~28°C in January and ~31°C in April.
Surf spots in the Maldives
Maldives water temperature by month
Average across the spots above, with the coldest and warmest spot's in brackets.
January
~28°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
February
~29°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
March
~30°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
April
~31°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
May
~30°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
June
~29°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
July
~30°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
August
~29°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
September
~29°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
October
~29°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
November
~29°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
December
~29°C: boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed
Surfing in the Maldives: FAQ
When is the best time to surf in the Maldives?
For advanced surfers: Jan, May–Oct. Across the country, waves are biggest in July, averaging 3.4 ft (1.0 m), and smallest in March, at 2.1 ft (0.6 m).
What is the water temperature in the Maldives?
Averaged across our 2 spots, it ranges from ~28°C in January to ~31°C in April.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in the Maldives?
Year-round (~28-31°C): boardshorts or a rashguard, no wetsuit needed.
Is the Maldives good for beginner surfers?
Not really: the spots we cover in the Maldives are better suited to intermediate and advanced surfers.
Where are the best surf spots in the Maldives?
We cover 2 spots in the Maldives. Advanced only: Sultans and Cokes.