Boat surf trip:
the Maldives
In 2027 we're bringing our surf trips back. We live on a boat and chase the swell through the atolls — wherever the swell and the offshore wind are that day. The next windows: May–June and September–October 2027. Leave your contact details — we'll announce the boat, the route and the price closer to the dates.
7–10 nights on the boat
depending on the route
A group of 8–15
non-surfers welcome too
A coach and video analysis
Russian-speaking guide on board
A route set by the forecast
atolls chosen for the swell and the group's level
May–June, September–October
the likely windows of the 2027 season
No visa needed for Russian citizens
for stays of up to 30 days
How to get there
Fly into Malé; from there the route depends on the atolls and the boat. We'll help you find flights and the domestic transfer.
From the Malé atolls to the south of the Maldives
In the Maldives the waves break on reefs off dozens of islands. From land you're tied to one or two spots; from a boat you go wherever the swell is and the wind is offshore that day. A dhoni — a local boat — runs alongside the mothership: it takes you to the line-up, waits through the whole session, and the boards stay on it.
The Malé atolls
The best-known spots — Sultans, Cokes, Lohis — are close to the airport, a short speedboat ride away. Waves for every level, but also the most crowds.
The central atolls
140 kilometres south, an overnight crossing. Mikados, Machines, Yin Yangs — long reef waves for confident intermediates and up. Few boats, almost no wind.
The southern atolls
Powerful waves for advanced surfers — Beacons, Blue Bowls. A 55-minute domestic flight and a boat. Best in spring and autumn.
The Maldives · photos from SnowSurfPro surf trips
A day on the boat
First session from 5:30, breakfast on board, rest.
Second session before lunch, lunch, snorkelling or a deserted island.
Third session, dinner. Some days go on crossings between atolls.
Two windows in 2027
The Maldives season runs from March to October, with the most consistent swell from May to August.
The waves build
May is the run-up to the peak: 4–6 ft waves and offshore wind; June is already the peak, 5–8 ft. It's the rainy season, with short squalls.
Cleaner and calmer
Between the monsoons: little or no wind, 3–6 ft waves, clean and even. Fewer people than in summer. A good window for intermediates.
From beginners to advanced
We match the atolls and the waves to the group's experience. A coach and a Russian-speaking guide work with the group, and we go through your surfing on video. At some spots the waves break over reef and you need to surf confidently on your own; for beginners we'll find suitable conditions. Non-surfing partners can come along too.
Matched to your experience
The route and the spots are chosen for the group's level.
Waves over reef
The waves are long and rarely close out, but they break over reef — you need to be confident on your board.
For intermediates
September–October: cleaner, smaller waves.
Price
Announced together with the boat
The second destination
Islands 100 kilometres off Sumatra — the most consistent waves in Indonesia, a season from April to October, peaking June–August. Charters leave from Padang, an overnight crossing, and a standard trip is 10–14 nights on board across four areas: Playgrounds, North Sipora, South Sipora, Pagai. Level — confident intermediate and up. Mentawai dates will be announced separately.
Mentawai · photos from a SnowSurfPro surf trip
Footage
Swipe sideways · photos from SnowSurfPro surf trips
Leave your contact details
Tell us which window suits you and how long you've been surfing. Once the boat, the route and the price are set, you'll be the first to know.
Or write to us directly:
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+7 910 428-31-47