GULHI

GURUS
SURFBREAK

Image: © Ahmed Aznil

Break Info

SeasonApril to November
Best SwellSE
Best WindW-NW
Wave TypeLeft & Right
AbilityIntermediate - Advanced
Wave Height1–6ft
Crowd LevelLow
BottomReef

About Gurus

Gurus breaks off the eastern side of Gulhi, right in front of the island. It’s a sectiony wave that throws out both lefts and rights, but honestly, the left is what I come here for. With a decent south swell and some size, it starts to piece itself together, and the end section can really stand up. I’ve had a few good ones where it let me line up a clean finish, especially on higher tides.

The right is hit or miss. Sometimes it opens up and gives you something to work with, but most of the time it just fades out or bends weird with the reef. Still, it’s surfable if you’re just looking to stay busy. Gurus picks up more swell than a lot of the breaks in this area, and with a good northeast wind, it cleans up nicely. It’s not perfect, but it’s easy to reach, and when everything clicks, it can surprise you.

3°59’10.2″N 73°30’46.0″E

ProvinceNorth Central Province
AtollSouth Malé Atoll
Island / Reef NameGulhi Futtaru
Surfbreak StatusSurfable
AccessLand/Boat
Popular ActivitiesSurfing/Excursions/Diving
Closest CityMalé City
Closest Health CenterKaafu Gulhi Health Center
Island Police Call
Coastguard Call
Emergency Call
🔴 Insider Tip
Smaller waves tend to break in pieces, but the bigger ones hold their shape longer and give you a chance to connect from takeoff to the inside.
🔴 Insider Tip
Most surfers underestimate this wave. On a good swell, the left can stand up and even throw if you’re positioned deep enough on the shoulder.
🔴 Insider Tip
Higher tide smooths out the reef, and the wave holds better shape. It can get tricky on the drain-out, especially if the swell is small.

OTHER BREAKS

BREAK NAME BEST WIND ABILITY WAVE TYPE SWELL SIZE CROWD BEST SWELL BEST TIDE
Tucky Joes W-NW Int-Adv Left 1–10 ft Low SE Mid-High
Quarters W-NW Beg-Int Right 1–8 ft Medium SE Low-High
Kandooma W-NW Int-Adv Right 1–8 ft Low SE Low-High
Foxys W-NW Int-Adv Left 1–8 ft Low SE Low-High
Riptides W-NW Beg-Int Right 1–8 ft High SE Low-High

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