One may wonder why Maldives is one of the worlds top diving and snorkeling destinations. It is because of the exceptional and easily accessible underwater life it offers. To see what lies beneath the tropical waters of the Maldives, you really don't need to be a skilled deep sea diver. Amazingly, there are times that you actually don't even need a mask or fins to see the beautiful fish playing in their coral nest. You might sometimes feel like as though you are looking through a glass aquarium because the water is so clear. However, if you want to get little closer then it's time to get a mask and fins. And guess how an ideal way to explore the underwater world would be? Yes, it would definitely be snorkeling over the shallow crystal clear water of the island lagoon or at the edge of the reef! Most of the islands have house reefs that are just a few meters away from the beach.
Snorkeling equipments will be available from the various resorts, dive centers and cruise yachts. Take a journey on a yacht that can take you to the unknown places to have a deep through look. And thus experience the diversity of marine life and the amazing reef structures in the Maldives.
Surfing in the Maldives:
maldives is a beautiful country with pristine water and many reefs. And so it became a popular among surfers as a surfing destination. The best way to experience the different breaks Maldives has to offer would be taking a surf cruise. North and South Male' Atolls provide the most known surfs, from the tourism atolls. Some resorts on the eastern reef of the atoll also provide surfing.
Likewise, surfing cruises are available, giving you the opportunity to test some of the less recognized surfs in the atolls further away from central zones. And some provide charters for Southern Atolls in cruise yachts too.
The surf season runs from mid February to November which coincides with the south-west monsoon, when the best swells are generated by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean. A combination of excellent surfing and weather conditions are provided in March and April.
Maldives has become one of the idyllic world surfing destinations as it has hosted international surfing competitions. Hence, there is no doubt that the maldives is an extremely popular destination among professional surfers.
You would be amazed by the best surf spots for surfing that Maldives vacations has to offer. Exclusively chartered cruises for your surf trip are available most of the times. Also, even if you are a single surfer open boat cruise are can sometimes be arranged for you.
Surfing areas: One of the popular surfing spots in the Maldives would be the Pasta Point. It is a long peeling left with exclusive access to 'Thari' Village. Five miles away you find the Honkys (a long wrapping left and is reputed to be the best wave in the Maldives) and Sultans (a right with barrels).
Rising to 8-10 feet during the surf monsoon, the average size of reef breakers is 4-5 feet. From late February to mid November is the surf monsoon. The best waves comes in during March to May and then again in Sep till the end of November. The water is quite shallow on the surf and the coral beds sharp and protruding, therefore reef breakers are sometimes quite tricky to surf. Most of the times due to the availability of very few good equipments, it is advised that the surfers bring all their equipment with them. Then, you can be totally and absolutely satisfied and enjoy the trip to its fullest.
Surfing in the Maldives:
maldives is a beautiful country with pristine water and many reefs. And so it became a popular among surfers as a surfing destination. The best way to experience the different breaks Maldives has to offer would be taking a surf cruise. North and South Male' Atolls provide the most known surfs, from the tourism atolls. Some resorts on the eastern reef of the atoll also provide surfing.
Likewise, surfing cruises are available, giving you the opportunity to test some of the less recognized surfs in the atolls further away from central zones. And some provide charters for Southern Atolls in cruise yachts too.
The surf season runs from mid February to November which coincides with the south-west monsoon, when the best swells are generated by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean. A combination of excellent surfing and weather conditions are provided in March and April.
Maldives has become one of the idyllic world surfing destinations as it has hosted international surfing competitions. Hence, there is no doubt that the maldives is an extremely popular destination among professional surfers.
You would be amazed by the best surf spots for surfing that Maldives vacations has to offer. Exclusively chartered cruises for your surf trip are available most of the times. Also, even if you are a single surfer open boat cruise are can sometimes be arranged for you.
Surfing areas: One of the popular surfing spots in the Maldives would be the Pasta Point. It is a long peeling left with exclusive access to 'Thari' Village. Five miles away you find the Honkys (a long wrapping left and is reputed to be the best wave in the Maldives) and Sultans (a right with barrels).
Rising to 8-10 feet during the surf monsoon, the average size of reef breakers is 4-5 feet. From late February to mid November is the surf monsoon. The best waves comes in during March to May and then again in Sep till the end of November. The water is quite shallow on the surf and the coral beds sharp and protruding, therefore reef breakers are sometimes quite tricky to surf. Most of the times due to the availability of very few good equipments, it is advised that the surfers bring all their equipment with them. Then, you can be totally and absolutely satisfied and enjoy the trip to its fullest.
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