Sultans
Sultans is one of the Maldives' most consistent waves—a long, peeling right-hander in the North Male Atoll that works on a wide range of swell sizes. The wave offers multiple sections over coral reef, with barrel opportunities on the right swell. Accessible by boat from Male or nearby resorts, Sultans is a staple of any Maldives surf charter. The turquoise water and consistent conditions make this a tropical right-hander paradise.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 160° - 210°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 230° - 310°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.3m
Water temp
29°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Boat from Male or resort.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Sultans?
Sultans works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.3m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Sultans?
Offshore wind at Sultans blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 230° to 310° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Sultans?
Sultans wants S swell (160° to 210°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Sultans?
The main season at Sultans is Mar-Oct. March-October SW monsoon season brings consistent swell.
How do I get to Sultans?
Fly into MLE, then allow about 0 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $80 USD). Boat from Male or resort.
What kind of wave is Sultans?
Sultans is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Mar-Oct
March-October SW monsoon season brings consistent swell.
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