Best time to surf in Maldives
July for intermediate surfers, July for beginners, and July for the biggest waves. Month by month below, from 2 years of hourly wave and wind model data at 14 spots. Updated 3 November 2026.
| Month | Good days (intermediate) | Beginner days | Good days (advanced) | Typical waves | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| February | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7–1.1 m | 29 °C |
| March | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7–1.1 m | 30 °C |
| April | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 30 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 30 °C |
| June | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 29 °C |
| July | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1–1.4 m | 30 °C |
| August | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 29 °C |
| September | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 29 °C |
| October | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.8–1.2 m | 29 °C |
| November | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7–1.1 m | 29 °C |
| December | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6–1 m | 29 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the spots for each level, rated the way the app rates them. Model data, not observations. Method.
Questions
What is the best month to surf in Maldives?
July, with about 0 good days for an intermediate surfer at the best spots. The best run of months is July.
When is the best time to surf in Maldives for beginners?
July, when the beginner spots have the most days of small, clean waves.
When are the biggest waves in Maldives?
July has the biggest typical surf (about 1–1.4 m at the spots we follow).
Can you surf in Maldives in summer?
Mostly small: June to August bring almost no good days for intermediate surfers; it is the season for learning, not for good waves.
How warm is the water in Maldives?
About 29 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in April (Boardshorts / rash vest).
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