Surf spot

Lonuziyaarai Kolhu

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Country: Maldives
Coordinates: 4.1712, 73.5197

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
Wave direction	SE	SE	W	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SE	SE	W	SE	SE	WNW	W	SSE	SSE	WNW	SSE	SSE	WNW	WNW	SSE	WNW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	WNW	WNW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	8.2	8.2	5.4	8.2	8.1	8.1	7.9	7.8	7.8	5.2	5	5	5	5.8	5.6	5.3	5.2	6.7	8.2	5.2	6.3	6.8	5.5	4.7	5.7	6.1	5.3	6.8	6.7	4.2	5.2	6	4.2	6.3	6.5	6.3	6	6.8	6.2	5.8	6.4	6.4	6.3	6.3	6.4	6.3	6.2	6	6	6.1	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.1	6
Wave energy (kJ)	45	42	22	42	41	44	42	41	38	26	23	25	18	16	13	12	10	12	17	21	10	14	10	14	14	13	13	13	12	15	11	12	10	12	10	8	8	11	9	10	8	8	9	9	8	8	7	7	8	9	8	10	10	10	10	11
Wind speed (km/h)	32.8	25.3	28.4	31.6	35.3	34.8	39.1	36.4	35.1	34	34.9	30.9	32.6	30.6	28.7	27.7	27.7	31.3	32.4	29.4	27.8	25.7	28.4	28.5	26.1	18	35.1	30.3	26.7	27.6	29.1	28.7	29.5	30.4	29.2	31.4	29.2	26.1	21.5	19.6	18.3	21.7	22.5	20.6	23.1	22.8	18.9	22.4	21.5	22.4	21.7	22.3	22.7	24.2	24	24.8
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Lonuziyaarai Kolhu is a surf break in the Maldives known for its tropical reef surfing setting and clear warm water. Like many Maldivian spots, it offers that classic Indian Ocean feel: turquoise water, reef-bottom waves, and consistent swell exposure when conditions line up.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Location: Maldives (atoll surf zone)
Wave style: Usually a clean, peeling reef wave
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on swell size and reef conditions
Typical conditions: Best with light winds and a favorable swell direction

What it’s like

Lonuziyaarai Kolhu is the kind of wave surfers look for in the Maldives: a scenic, tropical, reef-breaking setup with long, rideable walls when the swell is working. The wave quality can vary with tide and swell angle, and because it breaks over reef, reef awareness is important.

Things to know

Reef bottom: Expect sharp coral/reef, so booties and caution can help
Water quality: Warm and clear, usually surfed in boardshorts or a spring suit
Crowds: Can depend on season and access, but Maldives surf spots can get busy during good swell windows
Access: Often reached by boat or from nearby island accommodation, depending on the exact atoll setup

Best time

The Maldives generally gets its best surf during the Southwest Monsoon season (roughly April to October), when consistent swell and favorable winds often combine.