THANBURUDHOO

HONKYS
SURFBREAK

Image: © ahmed Aznil

Break Info

SeasonApril to November
Best SwellSE
Best WindW-NW
Wave TypeLeft Hander
AbilityIntermediate - Advanced
Wave Height1–12ft
Crowd LevelMedium
BottomReef

About Honkys

Honkys is a wave with history. It was named after Tony Hussein’s old nickname and it feels like the kind of wave that carries legacy in its bones. It’s a long left that bends around the reef with this strange perfect timing. The takeoff can be deceptive mellow at first then it starts bending and speeding up as it wraps in toward the inside. On the right angle it becomes one of the longest lefts in the Maldives. You can draw big lines on the open face or sit deep and wait for it to pitch. Southeast swell and a clean northwest wind is the combo. Mid to high tide is best.

Honkys doesn’t roar like Cokes or slap like Sultans. It moves with style. But that inside section can still bite if you don’t respect it. I’ve had rides so long here my legs were shaking before I kicked out. It’s not a wave you force. You sync with it. And when you do it feels like poetry.

4°18’44.8″N 73°35’01.3″E

ProvinceNorth Central Province
AtollNorth Malé Atoll
Island / Reef NameThanburudhoo
Surfbreak StatusSurfable/Protected
AccessBoat
Popular ActivitiesSurfing/Excursions/Diving
Closest CityMalé City
Closest Health CenterKaafu Atoll Health Center
Island Police Call
Coastguard Call
Emergency Call
🔴 Insider Tip
The longer the period the more this wave wraps and extends. Surf it on long period southeast swells.
🔴 Insider Tip
It bends and bowls more than you expect. Don’t rush your turns or you’ll get outpaced.
🔴 Insider Tip
Paddle out early before wind and boat traffic pick up. Honkys rewards the first in.

OTHER BREAKS

BREAK NAME BEST WIND ABILITY WAVE TYPE SWELL SIZE CROWD BEST SWELL BEST TIDE
Chickens W-NW Int-Adv Left 1–12 ft High SE Low-High
Cokes W-NW Int-Adv Right 1–12 ft Medium SE Low-High
Lhohis W-NW Int-Adv Left 1–12 ft Low SE Low-High
Ninjas W-NW Beg-Int Right 1–8 ft Medium SE Low-High
Pasta Point W-NW Int-Adv Left 1–10 ft Low SE Low-High
Sultans W-NW Int-Adv Right 1–12 ft High SE Low-High
Jails W-NW Int-Adv Right 1–12 ft High SE Low-High
Tombstones SW Beg-Int Right 1–6 ft Medium SE Low-High
Raalhugandu NW-W-SW Int-Adv Left+Right 1–8 ft High SE Low-High

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