GULHIGAATHUHURAA

QUARTERS
SURFBREAK

Image: © Ahmed Aznil

Break Info

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

About Quarters

Quarters sits just off Gulhi, not far from the island’s eastern tip. It’s a right-hander with two distinct sections. The outside is mellow, lines up nice and long, and gives you plenty of room to draw it out. But the real fun is on the inside. The wave stands up thicker than it looks, throws out a chunky little barrel that’s not as hollow as it pretends to be but still good enough to tuck into and hold the line.

I’ve had sessions here where the two sections link up clean, and if you know what you’re looking for, it’s possible to ride the whole thing from start to finish. It’s not the heaviest wave in the atoll, but it’s got personality. When the tide is right and there’s a bit of punch in the swell, Quarters gives you just enough to stay interested. Easy to surf, not too crowded, and a good change of pace from the more serious breaks nearby.

3°58’36.0″N 73°30’29.5″E

ProvinceNorth Central Province
AtollSouth Malé Atoll
Island / Reef NameGulhigaathuhuraa
Surfbreak StatusSurfable
AccessBoat
Popular ActivitiesSurfing/Excursions/Diving
Closest CityMalé City
Closest Health CenterKaafu Gulhi Health Center
Island Police Call
Coastguard Call
Emergency Call
🔴 Insider Tip
Most waves break in two parts, but every session has a few that connect from the mellow outside into the inside barrel. Learn the shape and time it right.
🔴 Insider Tip
Too high and it backs off. Too low and the inside section gets sketchy. Mid tide gives the best mix of speed, shape, and safety.
🔴 Insider Tip
The wave can sneak under you if you sit too deep on the reef. Wider positioning lets you glide into the first section with speed.

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
Gurus W-NW Int-Adv Left-Right 1–6 ft Low SE Mid-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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