Chickens surf break

Chickens surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 +05
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Chickens surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chickens sea temperature is
30.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chickens this week:

The surf forecast for Chickens over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chickens in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chickens over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.9
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.5
S
18
1.1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
84
143
180
186
179
158
138
119
154
260
232
168
136
148
154
139
139
226
142
186
121
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
W
5
NW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
W
10
W
15
WSW
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
W
15
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
20
WSW
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:17PM0.73m
4:03AM0.55m
6:36PM0.67m
6:34AM0.48m
8:29PM0.65m
10:09AM0.55m
9:52PM0.68m
11:10AM0.67m
10:42PM0.71m
11:47AM0.77m
11:20PM0.73m
12:18PM0.85m
11:52PM0.73m
Low Tide
9:55AM0.14m
11:16PM0.44m
10:39AM0.27m
2:09AM0.45m
12:04PM0.39m
4:13AM0.38m
3:39PM0.43m
4:48AM0.29m
4:59PM0.40m
5:16AM0.22m
5:46PM0.36m
5:41AM0.16m
6:21PM0.32m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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6:10
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
33
33
33
33
32
32
32
32
33
31
32
32
31
30
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
9
0.8
S
11
0.9
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SE
9
1.1
SSE
11
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SE
9
Energy kJ
75
143
180
186
179
158
138
119
110
260
232
168
136
148
133
139
139
103
84
106
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
84
35
92
85
81
69
58
46
88
132
77
67
54
102
154
121
127
226
142
186
121
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
17
0.3
SSE
17
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.3
S
20
0.4
S
19
0.5
S
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.2
NNW
6
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
52
58
8
25
25
18
68
117
154
66
66
56
32
31
50
68
44
22
21
3
73
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
W
3
0.3
W
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
2
1
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
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Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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Information about the Chickens Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chickens provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chickens can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chickens surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Chickens) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chickens may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in North Male Atoll? If you are looking for accommodation near Chickens, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Male Atoll, consider staying in Male which is 51 km (32 miles) away.

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