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Level 4/10

Chickens

North Male Atoll, Maldives
🪸Sharp reef

Chickens is the Maldives' most accessible quality wave—a fun, forgiving left-hander in the North Male Atoll that's open to all surfers (unlike resort-exclusive Pasta Point). The wave works on smaller swells, making it more consistent, and the reef is more user-friendly for intermediate surfers. Boat access from Male or safari boat is required, but it's affordable and uncomplicated. Bathwater-warm turquoise perfection without the exclusivity.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Direction range
150° - 220°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.6m

Water temp

29°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: Boat access from Male or safari boat.

Getting There

Airport
MLE
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$100

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Works on smaller swells than Pasta Point.

Data Quality

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