The Republic of the Maldives or Maldives is an island nation, consisting of twenty six atolls. These coral islands of superb natural beauty lie in the Indian Ocean and are considered part of Southern Asia. Maldives enjoy a tropical climate, with temperatures around 30 °C/86 °F all year round. However, there is a rainy season, the southwest monsoon that lasts from May till November and brings strong winds and storms. Maldives is an idyllic paradise that welcomes visitors from all over the world, promising unforgettable holiday experiences!
For those seeking watersport adventures, Maldives is the place to be! It is becoming an increasingly popular surf destination, offering some of the best waves in the world. Chickens is a well known surf site that is situated on the North Male atoll. It is an exposed beach and reef break that has reliable surf.
The swell size starts working at 1-1.5 m/3-5 ft and holds up to 3 m/10 ft. In addition, the best tide position is all tides and the ideal tide movement is rising and falling tides. Offshore winds blow from the south and the ideal swell direction is from the south and southwest. Furthermore, the break provides regional classic waves with left hand directions. At summer the wind blows onshore 44%, at autumn it blows 46%, at winter 36% and at spring 51%.
Note that specialized surf companies organize boat trips in the area, allowing surfers to experience many different surf breaks on the same day. Last but not least, Chickens is suitable for experienced surfers. So, if you love surfing, Maldives guarantee memorable moments!!!
