Surf spot

Thoondu beach

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Country: Maldives
Coordinates: -0.2794, 73.4208

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Wave period (s)	13.1	13.2	13.1	11.5	11.3	11	10.8	10.8	11.3	11.3	11.1	8.5	7.7	7.7	7.7	7.8	7.8	7.5	7.8	7.5	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.3	7.2	7.2	7	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.3	7.3	7.2	6.9	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	11.3	11.3	11.3	11.3	11.2	7.8	7.8	8.4	11.3	12.7	13.5	13.6	12.8	7	7.2
Wave energy (kJ)	446	621	545	595	570	516	475	435	432	405	391	308	296	296	296	263	296	285	281	260	256	230	215	197	172	159	151	142	133	126	130	125	116	115	109	106	99	88	90	89	88	98	97	98	91	90	93	102	111	87	124	169	212	244	163	195
Wind speed (km/h)	20.5	21.9	27.1	31.4	34.6	31.4	23.1	22.4	19.8	23.9	23.8	26.4	30.1	28.4	21.7	23.5	26.7	28.8	22.1	17	16	4	6.4	11.7	11.5	14.1	14	11	12.5	12.8	11.2	8.1	10.6	10.1	9	12.2	14.5	12.1	11.5	13.4	11.2	9.5	9.4	10.8	11.9	12.2	12.8	14.4	13.4	16.8	17.1	18.4	16.1	16.6	16.2	14.4
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Thoondu Beach, Maldives is a scenic surf spot known for its clear turquoise water, warm tropical conditions, and reef-break waves typical of the Maldives. Located on the island of Fuvahmulah in the southern Maldives, Thoondu is also famous for its unusual white pebble beach, which gives the area a distinctive look compared with the usual sandy Maldivian shores.

Surf characteristics

Wave type: Reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Conditions: Clean, powerful waves with good shape when the swell and wind align
Water: Warm and clear year-round
Hazards: Sharp reef, strong currents, and varying reef exposure depending on tide

Best season

The Maldives generally receives the best surf from April to October, when Indian Ocean swells are more consistent. Thoondu can offer quality surf during these months, especially with favorable offshore winds.

Atmosphere

Thoondu Beach has a more remote, laid-back feel than the more famous resort surf zones in the Maldives. It combines a unique natural landscape with a quiet island vibe, making it appealing for surfers who want both waves and a distinctive destination.