KANIFINOLHU

NINJAS
SURFBREAK

Image: © Ahmed Aznil

Break Info

SeasonApril to November
Best SwellSE
Best WindW-NW
Wave TypeRight Hander
AbilityBeginner - Intermediate
Wave Height1–8ft
Crowd LevelMedium
BottomReef

About Ninjas

Ninjas is mellow but don’t let that fool you. It’s a soft right-hander with a playful shoulder perfect for flow and clean turns. The takeoff is smooth even when there’s a bit of push and it breaks slower than most waves around here. High tide is when it runs best holding a clean line across the reef. A southeast swell with a west to northwest wind sets it up just right. It’s not a wave you charge. It’s a wave you cruise.

I’ve paddled out here on small days just to move and ended up logging three-hour sessions. The reef is kind and the crowd is usually light. No egos no tension. Just surfers sharing something easy. It’s not going to blow your mind but it resets you. Some of my best conversations in the water have happened out here between sets. Ninjas is that kind of wave. Simple forgiving and good for the soul.

4°20’34.9″N 73°36’48.7″E

ProvinceNorth Central Province
AtollNorth Malé Atoll
Island / Reef NameKanifinolhu
Surfbreak StatusSurfable
AccessBoat
Popular ActivitiesSurfing
Closest CityMalé City
Closest Health CenterKaafu Atoll Health Center
Island Police Call
Coastguard Call
Emergency Call
🔴 Insider Tip
Don’t underestimate small days. Ninjas shines when it’s waist to chest high with clean conditions.
🔴 Insider Tip
High tide brings out the best shape. Avoid getting too excited to go in too far. The reef can be shallow and can drag you over the reef easily.
🔴 Insider Tip
To avaoid sea urchins, dont panick and stand up on the reef straight away. Float yourself and open your eyes to see where they are.

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
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
Honkys W-NW Int-Adv Left 1–12 ft Medium 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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