Pasta Point
North Male Atoll, Maldives
Reef breakAdvanced
One of the Maldives' most celebrated left-hand reef breaks, Pasta Point is an exclusive, long, and beautiful wave that fires on south swells to deliver some of the most perfect tropical surfing on the planet.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
June–July
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left
Bottom
Coral reef
Shape
Long, peeling left, multiple sections from the outside peak through to the inside, with both walling and hollow moments
Length
150–300m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: Coral reef throughout, strong current in the pass, and powerful swell require experience and respect.
Hazards
- •Shallow coral reef, wipeouts result in cuts
- •Strong current in the atoll pass
- •Exclusive resort access (Dhoni Mighili resort controls this wave)
- •Stonefish and sea urchins on the reef
Local Tips
- •Pasta Point is accessible exclusively through Dhoni Mighili Resort, access requires booking the resort or a specific surf package.
- •The wave fires best on a solid S–SW groundswell; the resort's surf guide will direct you to the best peak position.
Location
4.3833, 73.4833