THANBURUDHOO

SULTANS
SURFBREAK

Image: © Ding Musa

Break Info

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

About Sultans

Sultans is power and perfection stitched together. A world-class right that starts soft on the takeoff and then throws open like a runway. First section stands up fast and if you hesitate you’ll get clipped. But make it through and the line just keeps drawing. When it’s solid the second section starts to bowl and you can tuck in deep or race it down the line. Mid tide works best. SE swell with a NW wind and it starts looking like something out of a surf film. Long rides. Real speed. Endless turns. I’ve had waves here that felt like they lasted forever.

But it’s no secret. Crowds show up early and stay till the wind kills it. Boats stacked in the channel. Everyone watching the sets roll through. Still I’ve scored sessions with just a few out when the timing was right. Sultans doesn’t hand out waves easy but when you earn one it’s all yours. Power without chaos. Always worth the paddle.

4°18’47.9″N 73°35’07.9″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 wave gets faster and hollower as it wraps. Keep your speed or get swallowed on the inside bowl.
🔴 Insider Tip
Mid to outgoing tide with southeast swell and northwest wind is the magic combo.
🔴 Insider Tip
Sit wider than the pack when it’s crowded. The wide sets clean up everyone and give you the bomb.

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
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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