a Maldivian Surf Experience
“I’m not here to sell a package. I’m here to take you surfing.”

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⚡ Haira: June 01-11 • 📅 Private Charters in June • 🔥 July 1–8 Nearly Full - Male Atoll • 🌊 Surf Stories You’ll Remember • ⚡ Haira: Sep 16-26 • 💬 New Blog Drop This Week • 🚤 Early Access Trips Available • 🏄‍♂️ Maldives Swell Window Open • ⚡ Haira: Nov 5-15 • ⚡ Haira: June 01-11 • 📅 Private Charters in June • 🔥 July 1–8 Nearly Full - Male Atoll • 🌊 Surf Stories You’ll Remember • ⚡ Haira: Sep 16-26 • 💬 New Blog Drop This Week • 🚤 Early Access Trips Available • 🏄‍♂️ Maldives Swell Window Open • ⚡ Haira: Nov 5-15 •

Surfing the Maldives

A Journey Beyond the Waves

It’s about tuning into a place where the ocean decides everything. How we live. How we move. How we breathe. With over a thousand scattered islands, each one wrapped in clear water and reef, this isn’t just a surf destination. It’s a living, moving, breathing experience.

You can ride on a charter, wake up in a wave front resort, or stay with a local family on an island where life runs slow. Some trips are built for comfort. Some for discovery. Some just to reconnect with yourself.

But every trip leaves something behind. A story. A connection. A new way of seeing things. Surfing here isn’t just about swell and spray. It’s about respect. For the people. For the islands. For the ocean that gives us everything.

“This place gave me everything. I surf it. I live with it. And I protect it.”
“This place gave me everything. I surf it. I live with it. And I protect it.”

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Haira Surf Charters

Haira Surf Charters
Central Province - Surf Charter
Offering a flexible schedule and itinerary, this surf charter features premium entertainment facilities, AC cabins with ensuites, and multiple living spaces. This boat is perfect.
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Hamathi Surf Charters

Hamathi Surf Charters
North Central Province - Surf Charter
Step onto Hamathi and you’ll feel it straight away. This isn’t some polished resort ride. It’s a surf boat with roots. Built for waves and run by a crew who’ve spent their lives reading the ocean.
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Why Book with Me

The way I run trips is the way I surf. Real, simple, and with heart.

Curated Trips

I handpick every boat and island stay. If I wouldn’t surf it, I don’t sell it.

Real Local Knowledge

Years in the water, not behind a desk. Advice based on actual seasons and swells.

Straightforward Pricing

No hidden fees or shady upsells. What you see is what you pay, every time.

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The Ultimate Surf Experience

HAIRA

I chose Haira for 2025 because she’s solid, reliable, and real. I’ve been on enough boats to know which ones are built for more than just show. Haira is one of those. The crew is experienced, everything works, and the setup is just right. It’s not about luxury. It’s about rhythm with the ocean, and a boat that lets you focus on what matters – waves, moments, and crew.

“This boat’s not trying to impress anyone. She just does the job damn well.”

This boat has delivered for years and I trust her to keep doing that. She gives me the freedom to guide properly and focus on what matters. Good waves and good people. I’m not looking to fill the calendar with back-to-back trips. I’m looking to curate the right ones. Haira makes that possible. If you’re joining one of my trips in 2025, know that you’re stepping into something real. The boat, the crew, the journey. Every piece has been chosen for a reason.

 

“Let’s go Surf!”

Real boat. Real waves. No drama.

Planning a Trip with Me

This is how we go from “let’s surf” to “damn, that was the trip.”

YOU REACH OUT. WE CHAT.

No pressure. Just a quick talk about what kind of surf trip you’re after. Waves, season, vibe. I listen. We shape the vision.

WE PLAN IT TOGETHER.

I send the real options. Boat, zone, timing. You tell me what clicks. We shape it to feel right. Not just what’s available.

I LOCK IT. YOU CHILL.

Transfers, crew, swell windows. I handle it. If plans shift, I’ve got backup. You just pack your boards and roll in.

YOU LAND. WE GO.

You arrive and it’s already moving. The trip’s in motion. The waves are coming. You’re not tagging along. You’re in it.

From My Surf Journal

A few stories from the trail. The rest live here.

The Ocean Isn’t Yours, Bro 1000 665 Ahmed Aznil

The Ocean Isn’t Yours, Bro

Respect isn’t about where you’re from. It’s how you show up. I’ve seen a lot of ego in the lineup lately. Locals storming the peak. Tourists snaking each other.

Chained to the Anchor: How Some Surf Boats Kill or Live the Dream 1000 665 Ahmed Aznil

Chained to the Anchor: How Some Surf Boats Kill or Live the Dream

It was early July 2006. I remember the dates clearly because it was when Zidane headbutted Materazzi in the World Cup Final. We even watched the finals on the boat.

Harmony of Waves: Life in the Maldives 1000 665 Ahmed Aznil

Harmony of Waves: Life in the Maldives

It’s not just about chasing waves. It’s about moving with the ocean, living with the islands, and understanding what makes this place more than a surf destination.

The Lineup Speaks

When the waves settle, these are the stories that echo.

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12 Sep 2024
AJ is a great guy to travel with..
AJ is a great guy to travel with, puts you on the good waves, and is a person who quickly fitted in with our group. A proud Maldivian who charges on the surf and encouraged us to get after it, was a good dude around the dinner table and always looked out to ensure we had a great time.
George
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14 May 2025
Surfing in the Maldives is surreal
Surfing in the Maldives is, in itself, a privilege from the gods. But living this experience alongside someone like AJ transforms each wave into a lesson and each moment into a call to conscience. AJ is not just an excellent surfer. He is a guardian of the oceans, a host who serves with soul and a professional...
Carlos Augusto Waldrich
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19 Aug 2024
Ahmed is an amazing surf guide..
Ahmed is an amazing surf guide, great bloke and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend. A true gentleman of the Maldives
Kyle Smith
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Talk to Ahmed Aznil (Aj)

My name is Ahmed Aznil, but most people call me Ajay. I’m a Maldivian surfer with a deep connection to the waves and stories of these islands. Surfing has shaped my life, and for years I’ve been guiding surfers from around the world through some of the best waves in the Maldives.

I don’t just offer trips. I share real experiences. With local knowledge, a feel for the ocean, and a personal approach to guiding, I aim to give every surfer something meaningful to take home.

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