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“If you want to wake up before breakfast to surf- go out before lunch and then catch a late afternoon session before sunset, Past Point is not the place to go!!
The incoming current makes it impossible to surf for at least 1/2 the day as you can't get to or stay at the peak. Then after low tide, provided that the wind (even the trade SW wind) is light enough to not cause a side wobble, everyone is out making the most of it. That being said, we had good wave 4 or so times out of the 10 days - a bit of a racetrack with 2 or 3 turns at the end but very consistent size.
Sultans is across the other side (which is also subject to the un-relenting current) had 36 people out (5 boats) so that was not a great alternative if the wind was too strong for Pasta or a tropical squall came through (which was everyday in July 22). But I will say that the marine life is just awesome and everyday provided a new experience from devil rays, tip sharks, turtles, and countless varieties of fish there is heaps to see.”
msadam from AUSTRALIA - 13 Jul 2022
Pasta Point Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.5(1: Pasta Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Pasta Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Male Atoll. 5: the best break in North Male Atoll). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 5.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Pasta Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pasta Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Pasta Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pasta Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Pasta Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pasta Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Pasta Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pasta Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Pasta Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Pasta Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Pasta Point is a great wave when it is on. When there is swell and light or favourable winds it is a long, mechanical left that is always fun and sometimes offers tubes. The best thing about it is that it is exclusive to Chaaya resort guests and they limit surfer numbers. This is not the case with all other North Male atoll breaks which are often very crowded with surfers from Lohifushi and charter boats.
Southwest winds which are common in the Maldives during the swell season tend to blow Pasta Point (and Honkies) out and you are restricted to the rights at Sultans and Jails which will also be wind-affected if the SW wind is strong.”
Bruiser from AUSTRALIA - 21 Mar 2010
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