Surf spot

Two ways

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

Country: Maldives
Coordinates: 0.2607, 73.3628

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1	1.1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	12.7	10.7	10.7	11.8	10.8	10.4	10.7	10.3	10.3	10.2	10.1	9.8	8.9	7.3	7.5	7.9	7.8	7.7	7.4	7.2	6.5	6.4	6.8	6.9	7.3	7.3	7.4	7.2	7	6.8	6.5	6.6	7.1	7	6.9	6.5	6.5	6.6	7.3	6.7	7.2	8.1	8.3	8	8	8	7.8	7.8	8.8	9.1	9.1	8.9	11.7	11.6	9.5	9.7
Wave energy (kJ)	310	257	245	254	204	175	168	148	137	120	124	118	112	83	107	106	104	96	93	98	62	58	76	74	85	83	74	70	70	63	63	59	61	60	58	51	47	45	44	46	45	35	32	34	32	34	33	30	49	68	77	83	118	131	99	108
Wind speed (km/h)	35.5	33.2	26.7	30.4	34.6	33.6	30.2	26.8	31.3	38.6	31.2	40.1	37.5	38.6	34.4	35.3	30.7	28.2	21.6	19.3	22.1	23.2	24.1	20.9	25.1	20.4	20.8	19.9	18.9	17.4	14.8	12.2	3.1	12.3	8	7.5	7.4	3.9	6.6	5.8	11.6	13.1	13	14.6	13.8	14.1	15.9	15.5	17.3	16.9	17	14.4	13.3	13.8	11.8	9.5
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Two Ways is a surf break in the Maldives known for its consistent, high-quality reef waves and two-direction ride potential, which is where the name comes from. Depending on the swell direction and sand/reef setup, surfers may be able to ride it left or right, making it a versatile spot for experienced riders.

What it’s like

Type: Reef break
Wave shape: Fast, hollow, and often powerful
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Conditions: Works best on a solid swell with favorable wind, often producing clean barrels on the right day
Hazards: Sharp reef, strong currents, and shallow takeoff zones

Why surfers like it

Offers two possible directions, which can spread out crowds and make it more fun in different conditions
Can deliver long, exciting rides when the reef is working properly
Part of the Maldives’ reputation for warm water, turquoise seas, and world-class waves

Notes

Because Maldives breaks are often remote and reef-dependent, conditions can change quickly with tide, swell, and wind. Booties are usually not needed in warm water, but caution is important due to the shallow reef.