The Surf Window

Sultans

North Male Atoll, Maldives

Reef breakAdvanced

One of the Maldives' premier right-hand reef breaks, Sultans is a long, powerful wave in the North Male Atoll that delivers quality walls and occasional barrels in world-class tropical surroundings.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

June–August

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Coral reef

Shape

Long, powerful right, open walls with hollow sections and a fast-running line built for progressive surfing

Length

100–250m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Length and power of the wave over a shallow coral reef, requires strong surfing and reef confidence.

Hazards

  • •Shallow coral reef throughout
  • •Strong current in the main pass
  • •Boat traffic from charter vessels

Local Tips

  • •Sultans is the go-to right-hander for surfers staying at the North Male Atoll camps, it fires on the same swell as Cokes (the left).
  • •Position yourself carefully at the peak, the wave moves quickly and priority awareness is critical.

Location

Map showing the location of Sultans in North Male Atoll, Maldives

4.3817, 73.4861