The Surfs
In 1973 two Australian surfers, Tony Hussein Hinde and Mark Scanlon, were on their way to Réunion Island from Sri Lanka, but were shipwrecked on the shore breaks of the Maldivian island of Malé. This event was the unlikely catalyst for the start of the Maldives surfing scene. Tony spent months trying to repair the wrecked boat, but was soon distracted by the excellent surfing conditions around the northern islands, and decided to stay. After becoming a citizen, he managed to keep Maldives surfing a secret amongst friends for over 15 years. However, due to more and more resorts opening up and the increase in tourism, Tony opened Atoll Adventures, a surfing camp, in the mid 1980s – and so began the Maldives surfing scene boom.
Chickens
Chickens is a very long left. It has fast sections, and can get hollow when its a swell. The locals are super friendly.
Its an amazing ride, and its not crowded most of the time. Chickens is a 10 min boat ride away from our Residence.
Cokes
Can be accessed only by boat. You'd have to get an early start to avoid the crowds.
Cokes is a 10 minute boat ride away from our Residence.
Honkeys
A really quality wave, thoght a bit crowded, due to ease of access from Male' and various resorts. This wave is
the left of the same reef as Sultans.
Honkeys is 20 minutes away by boat from our Residence.
Jails
Is exclusively reserved for Dhonveli's surfing guests. Perhaps the most famous wave in the Maldives. Its name comes
from the fact that the island used to be an Italian resort and after surfing the perfect lefts all day your arms.
Jails is 20 minutes away by boat from our Residence.
