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The best surf spots in the Maldives
Friday, 24 August 2012 15:08

Maldives: a perfect surf spot in the atolls

Maldives has some of the best waves in the world. This country has 1192 islands and endless surf breaks.

Maldives' waves can't be considered super powerful, as the swell normally reaches shoulder-to-head high, but it offers big chances of barrels and long fun waves. It's the perfect trip for intermediate and advanced surfers.

The surfing season in the Maldives depends on the Atolls, but most of the archipelago is good for surfing from April till October, yet March and November are also good and have the best weather.

Swell is amazingly consistent in this part of the planet, but even on flat days there's always something exciting to do in the Maldives, like snorkeling or fishing.

The entire archipelago can be divided into three different surf areas: Male Atolls, Central Atolls and South Atolls. The main differences between them are about swell size, consistency and most of all in crowd.

Last Updated on Monday, 27 August 2012 17:58
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The endless barrels of G-Land
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 19:23

G-Land: this is Indonesia

G-Land is one of the most renowned waves of Java. Located in the Eastern side of the island, G-Land is also one of the most exposed reefs in Indonesia, catching more swell than any other break. The reef stretches along one and half kilometres and holds four different take-off surf spots, targeted to different levels of surfing experience.


"Kongs" is the first break way up the point and very rarely drops below three feet. It offers long workable walls and it is a slower and mellower break compared to those down the line.

"Money Trees" is the next section of the wave and is also the most consistent surf area of the reef. The spot is famous for its fast wave faces, as well as the emerald green and almond shaped barrels.

"Launching Pads" is comes next. This is a more demanding wave, in which barrels get bigger. Its name derives from the take-off point leading into "Speedies", a few 70 metres down the reef. It could mean one of the longest barrels of your life.

"Speedies" is definitely famous for its long spinning barrels. This surf spot truly says all about G-Land. If you score it on "the day", you’ll understand why.

Last Updated on Friday, 21 December 2012 10:47
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