Male Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Maldives – North Male Atoll)
Photo credit: Nick Russill
Surf Break: Male
| Name: | Male |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: NNW |
Male in North Male Atoll is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. The surf tends to be best in the spring. Offshore winds blow from the north northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. A choice of left and right reefs. Best around low tide. A popular wave that can get growded. Watch out for dead coral and sharks.
Overall Male Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Male surf quality by season and Male surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Maldives - North Male Atoll surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Male
Visitor Reviews of Male |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Male:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Furana | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Kadu | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Jailbreaks | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Honkeys | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sultans | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Male: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 4850 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 4987 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East Anglia 3 Buoy | 5270 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sandettie Buoy | 5278 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Anglia 1 Buoy | 5299 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Male: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 1961 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 2436 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Tantabiddi, Australia | 3281 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Norwegian Bay, Australia | 3287 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Point Murat, Australia | 3289 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Male: |
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| Closest ski area | Auli (India) | 1866 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Kufri (India) | 1881 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (India) | 1956 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Solang Valley Ropeway & Ski Centre (India) | 1959 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Gulmarg (India) | 2065 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Male: |
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| Closest city location | Male (Maldives) | 15 mi |
| Second closest city location | Mahibadhoo (Maldives) | 47 mi |
| Third closest city location | Eydhafushi (Maldives) | 72 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Naifaru (Maldives) | 87 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Muli (Maldives) | 88 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Male is Male International Airport (MLE) in Maldives, which is 3 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Male is Thiruvananthapuram International (Trivandrum) Airport (TRV) in India, 609 km (378 miles) away.
