Pasta Point
Pasta Point is the crown jewel of Maldivian surfing—a long, multi-section left-hander in the North Male Atoll that's widely considered the best wave in the country. Access is exclusively controlled by the Cinnamon Dhonveli resort, limiting crowds to around 30 surfers per session. The wave offers 200+ meter rides through barrel and wall sections, all in bathwater-warm turquoise water. It's one of the few places on Earth where you're guaranteed quality waves with minimal crowds.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (195°)
- Direction range
- 165° - 225°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Resort exclusive
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