Surf spot

Chickens

Forecast conditions and map view for Chickens in Maldives. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Maldives
Coordinates: 4.3753, 73.6639

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	7	7.2	7.3	7	7.7	6.5	6.5	7.8	7.8	6.3	7.7	6.7	6.7	6.9	7	6.6	6.5	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.2	7.4	6.2	7.2	5.8	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.8	6.6	6.7	6.6	6.7	9.7	9.1	8.8	8.9	6	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.6	8.5	8.5	6	6	6.6	6.7	6.4	8.7	8.4	8.2	8.2	8.2
Wave energy (kJ)	32	28	26	22	25	18	23	23	21	23	21	21	21	30	19	17	16	17	17	17	17	18	12	15	16	12	10	10	9	10	11	11	11	11	13	15	16	14	9	8	7	7	7	6	13	13	6	6	11	13	12	17	41	58	66	73
Wind speed (km/h)	36.1	37.1	37.5	33	39.2	33.5	26.6	22.9	20	19.5	21.6	26.4	29.5	27.4	33	36.8	40.1	37.3	32.9	30.1	28.5	29	25.6	27.9	26.6	31.1	31.3	27.5	25.5	28	27.1	23	26	19.4	16.3	19.1	22	20.4	16.2	17.3	18.9	19.1	19.6	22	20.9	20.3	20.2	21.1	21.9	22.5	23.8	24.7	25.8	27.4	26	28.4
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Chickens, Maldives is a well-known reef break in the North Malé Atoll, often paired in conversation with nearby spots like Cokes and Honky’s. It’s a fast, hollow right-hander that can produce excellent barrel sections when the swell lines up, making it a favorite among more experienced surfers.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break, right-hand point/reef-style wave
Shape: Fast, steep takeoff with powerful, sometimes hollow sections
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially those comfortable with reef and barrels
Crowds: Can get busy due to its reputation and proximity to resorts/charters

Conditions

Best swell: South and southwest swells tend to light it up
Best wind: Offshore or light winds from the northeast/east are generally favorable
Tide: Usually works best around mid to lower tide, but this can vary with swell size
Size range: Can handle solid surf and gets more challenging as it grows

Hazards

Sharp reef
Fast, powerful sections
Strong currents on bigger days
Limited margin for error on takeoff

Overall vibe

Chickens is one of those Maldives waves that can deliver highly memorable, clean, barreling rides in tropical water. When it’s on, it’s a standout wave for surfers chasing quality reef-break perfection.