CENTRAL ATOLLS 

At the moment surf charters exploring the Central Atolls have focused on the Meemu, Thaa and Laamu Atolls, each one offering a variety of waves.  All three atolls have great exposure to south swells and there are plenty of reef-pass setups that will often see bigger waves than the more popular North Male Atoll. Numerous world class breaks have been discovered in the Central Atolls, mostly in the form of right-handers. The beauty of surfing these island chains is that there are many spots within a short distance of each other and waves that will accommodate every level of surfing.  So if you find a reef sucking barrel that looks rather intimidating, you’ll likely find a more welcoming and forgiving wave just around the corner or on the next reef pass. Naturally some spots might be more exposed to wind, but the layout of these islands and their accompanying reefs means that many breaks will be protected, ensuring clean conditions. As the only means of access to these atolls is by charter boat, those lucky enough to have ventured there have been reaping the rewards, and with nobody else around.  Crowding is not an issue in the Central Atolls!! 

Meemu Atoll Surf Spots 

• "Veyvah”:  easy lefthander with a long wall 
  
• "Mulha Rights/Lefts": the right is tame and good for beginners and intermediates, while the left is faster and more fickle, only breaking when conditions are just right. 
  
•  "Muli Inside/F1":  a fast barreling righthander with long walls. Tends to want a bigger swell to get going.   
  
• "Muli Outside/Mushrooms": a fun long righthander that pulls in more swell.  

Thaa Atoll Surf Spots

• "Malik’s”: a fast lefthander with long walls and good barrel sections that works best with a big southeast swell 
  
•  "Adonis": a righthander that has some very nice barrels when the swell jumps up a notch. It can be a very long wave with the right conditions.   
  
•  "Outside and Inside Mikados": a very powerful righthander that can produce some great barrels and will pick up more swell than other spots in the area. 
  
• "Finnimas ": a smoking shallow lefthander with some great barrels 

Laamu Atoll Surf Spots 

• "Langon Bank": a righthander that needs a big southeast swell. It tends to be a pit stop for charters boats heading south. 
  
•  "Tsunamis Lefts": has a tendency to close out but can be a fun wave if Tsunamis Rights is too small.  
  
•  "Tsunamis Rights”: an excellent wave with the right swell angle offering three super fun sections. Has a sweet barrel on the takeoff, then a fun wall for some turns and another barrel at the end section.  Occasionally currents can be a factor at this break. 
  
• "Refugee’s Left": a heavy left that closes out more often than not. 
  
• "Refugee’s Right": a challenging wave that is fast and shallow on the drop before it barrels down the reef. 
  
• "Ying Yang": one of the most consistent spots that loves a solid southeast swell. The wave starts out fairly tame with a nice wall before it backs offs for a while and then begins to throw, offering a long inside section that is quite challenging as it produces some incredibly hollow barrels.