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Kudahuvadhoo surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 18 May 2026 +05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kudahuvadhoo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kudahuvadhoo sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kudahuvadhoo this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kudahuvadhoo in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kudahuvadhoo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 9 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | |
336 | 456 | 426 | 284 | 218 | 214 | 206 | 370 | 350 | 285 | 173 | 362 | 367 | 276 | 253 | 249 | 154 | 147 | 173 | 399 | 691 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:15PM1.03m | 1:07AM0.73m | 2:55PM1.00m | 1:49AM0.71m | 3:35PM0.95m | 2:35AM0.68m | 4:17PM0.90m | 3:30AM0.64m | 5:01PM0.85m | 4:46AM0.59m | 5:48PM0.80m | 6:47AM0.57m | 6:43PM0.76m | 9:11AM0.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM0.42m | 7:44AM-0.06m | 9:01PM0.43m | 8:24AM-0.00m | 9:45PM0.43m | 9:05AM0.09m | 10:37PM0.43m | 9:48AM0.21m | 11:43PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.34m | 1:01AM0.39m | 11:44AM0.46m | 2:16AM0.34m | 1:50PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 |
 | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | 6:12 |
3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 336 | 456 | 426 | 284 | 218 | 164 | 202 | 140 | 127 | 285 | 171 | 224 | 230 | 137 | 154 | 144 | 150 | 133 | 130 | 150 | 691 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | S 10 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | W 9 |
| kJ | 154 | 248 | 66 | 209 | 67 | 67 | 93 | 194 | 350 | 81 | 72 | 362 | 367 | 276 | 253 | 249 | 154 | 147 | 144 | 399 | 192 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | N 6 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 74 | 3 | 212 | 57 | 144 | 214 | 206 | 370 | 163 | 102 | 173 | 68 | 65 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 39 | 26 | 173 | 144 | 79 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 6 | — | W 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | SW 4 | W 8 | WSW 7 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — |
| kJ | 146 | 86 | — | 117 | 28 | 16 | — | — | — | 12 | 138 | 84 | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | 14 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2405 | 1244 | 1097 | 1328 | 1097 | 869 | 1094 | 1096 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 869 | 99 | 1191 | 99 | 99 | 869 | 1097 | 1097 | 854 | 869 |
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The above surf forecast table for Kudahuvadhoo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kudahuvadhoo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kudahuvadhoo 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 (Kudahuvadhoo) 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).
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