Kudahuvadhoo break guide

Kudahuvadhoo Surf Guide

Kudahuvadhoo in North Male Atoll is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf. Offshore winds are from the north and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. There is no reef break. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when the surf is up, crowds are unknown. Hazards include - Rips / undertow - Rocks.

Kudahuvadhoo Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef3consistent
30.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Kudahuvadhoo:

The best conditions reported for surf at Kudahuvadhoo occur when a South-southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

What's the best time of year to surf Kudahuvadhoo (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Kudahuvadhoo with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 72% of the time in March while 24% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 4% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
72%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
24%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
4%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Kudahuvadhoo Location Map

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Kudahuvadhoo Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 18:25 Local Time
Wednesday 06
2PM5PM8PM11PM
Wave (m)
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period (s) 16 16 16 16
Wind (km/h)
25
20
20
20
Wind State cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross

Swell History at Kudahuvadhoo

Surf stats for Kudahuvadhoo, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Kudahuvadhoo

Wind stats for Kudahuvadhoo, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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