Surf spot

Tsunamis

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Country: Maldives
Coordinates: 2.0374, 73.5358

Metric
Metric	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.5	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.3	0.6	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	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	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	WNW	WNW	NW	SE	SE	SE	WNW	SE	WNW	WNW	S	WNW	S	NW	S	WNW	WNW	WNW	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	SSE
Wave period (s)	8	4.8	4.8	6.8	6.7	6.9	5	6.8	5	4.8	6.2	4.7	6.2	4.7	7.3	4.6	4.4	4.5	6.5	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.7	6.2	6.7	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	6.2	5.5	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.7	5.6	5.6	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.7	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	10	10	5	15	16	15	16	15	9	12	9	14	9	7	12	10	12	10	12	12	10	11	11	10	10	10	9	9	8	8	8	7	7	7	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	4	4	5	5	5	4	6	5	5	5	6	6
Wind speed (km/h)	31.8	34.2	32.1	35.1	37.9	34.9	29.5	29.7	28.8	31.4	32.1	32.6	36.2	35.2	28.9	27.4	27.1	25.2	24.5	22.6	22.6	17.4	10.1	13.4	15.5	20.5	21.7	21.7	25.4	23.8	23.7	18.9	23.7	25.6	24.7	23.6	24.6	19.2	12.2	8.8	4.2	8.1	10.7	14.1	14.5	13.5	13.5	13.2	16	16.2	15	16.8	17.6	18.8	17.9	16.8
Wind direction	WCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	WSWBlown out	WSWBlown out	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	WNWBlown out	WBlown out	WNWCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	WSWCross-off	WCross-off	WCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WCross-off	NNWCross-on	NCross-on	NWCross	NWCross	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WNWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	WNWGlassy	WSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWOffshore

Tsunamis, Maldives is a well-known reef break in the North Malé Atoll, popular for its long, fast, and powerful right-hand wave. It’s one of the classic Maldivian surf spots, offering clean tropical conditions and a consistent swell magnet during the main surf season.

What it’s like

Wave type: Reef break
Direction: Mostly right-hand point-style reef wave
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Consistency: Very reliable when the Maldivian swell is running
Ride quality: Can be long and highly fun, with sections for turns and occasional barrels depending on the swell

Conditions

Best swell direction: Usually from the southern and southwest Indian Ocean swells
Best wind: Light to moderate offshore winds, often from the east or northeast
Tide sensitivity: Works best on mid tide, though exact conditions can change with swell size
Water temperature: Warm year-round, so boardshorts/rash guard are usually enough

Hazards

Shallow reef: This is a reef pass, so the wave can get shallow and sharp
Crowds: Because it’s famous and accessible, it can get busy during peak season
Current: Strong currents are possible around reef passes

Vibe

Tsunamis has a classic Maldivian reef-break feel: turquoise water, tropical backdrop, and fast, glassy rights peeling over coral. When it’s on, it’s a memorable wave that rewards good positioning and confident rail work.