Chickens surf break

Chickens surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 27 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
31.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chickens in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 4th May)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 4th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 29°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
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
1
1
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
148
154
145
145
226
144
140
140
87
116
85
91
61
151
131
85
81
35
221
503
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
W
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
10
NW
10
WNW
20
SSW
20
W
15
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
W
15
S
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
11:10AM0.67m
10:42PM0.71m
11:47AM0.77m
11:20PM0.73m
12:18PM0.85m
11:52PM0.73m
12:46PM0.91m
00:21AM0.73m
1:14PM0.94m
00:48AM0.72m
1:41PM0.94m
1:14AM0.70m
2:08PM0.93m
1:38AM0.68m
Low Tide
4:59PM0.40m
5:16AM0.22m
5:46PM0.36m
5:41AM0.16m
6:21PM0.32m
6:05AM0.10m
6:52PM0.29m
6:29AM0.06m
7:19PM0.27m
6:54AM0.03m
7:46PM0.25m
7:20AM0.01m
8:12PM0.25m
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clear
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
1
1
3
10
3
1
2
15
1
5
10
Temp °C
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
33
34
34
32
33
34
33
32
31
32
29
31
31
33
33
30
31
32
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
SE
8
0.7
SW
7
0.9
SW
6
0.6
SE
9
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
161
148
136
145
145
133
130
106
103
55
72
47
54
61
151
131
57
33
33
221
503
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SE
9
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
54
81
154
121
127
226
144
140
140
87
116
85
91
26
62
58
85
81
35
33
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.1
N
6
0.1
S
11
0.1
N
5
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.1
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
32
31
50
68
44
27
1
2
1
29
59
35
25
41
10
7
3
25
29
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
7
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.3
NW
7
Energy kJ
45
7
2
3
2
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
0
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
263
263
263
48
2
2
0
407
0
0
0
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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