The Best Time To Visit

So when’s the best time to visit the Maldives?

Well if you’re heading to Thulusdhoo for the surf the main Maldives surf season runs from March to October, with the peak surf season being June to August, when the biggest, most consistent swells come through.

However, the best time to visit the Maldives in terms of weather is January to March – so if you want the best of both worlds (especially if you’re travelling with any non surfers), I’d suggest March as the best of both!

Where To Stay On Thulusdhoo

When it comes to where to stay on Thulusdhoo, as with all the Maldives local islands there are a few different options to choose from depending on your style and budget;

Hotel Options

The main hotel on Thulusdhoo is Season Paradise and one I highly recommend – as the rooftop pool has some awesome views, including the local surf spots! So if you’re looking for the most luxury option on the island that’s where I’d head.

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Guest-house Options

The main style of accomodation on Thulusdhoo are locally owned guest-houses. Not only do these put money back in the pockets of the locals, but it’s a great way to experience more of the real Maldives and are also super budget friendly too. Check out the Booking.com widget below for the best options and get it all booked in easily.

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Surf and Stay Packages

If you’re heading to Thulusdhoo for surfing (and I’m guessing you are if you’re reading this guide!) then there are also a few options in terms of surf and stay packages that help you make the most of your time in the Maldives and of course the waves on offer.

For those wanting a bit more luxury and comfort Season Paradise surf and stay packages start at £589GBP – including your return airport transfers, accomodation, brekkie and daily surf transfers to Cokes and Chickens, with the option of adding on boat trips to surrounding breaks too.

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Or for those travelling on more of a budget, local guest house Palm Lodge offers some really affordable packages, starting at just £195. Again this includes your accomodation (inc A/C), return airport transfers, brekkie and your daily surf trips as well.

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Maldives Local Island Surfing – The Spots

And then of course is the main reason you’re heading to the Maldives in the first place – the surf! Thulusdhoo sits amongst a whole host of world class waves – with a good mixture of lefts and rights to choose from.

Cokes

Cokes is one of the most famous surf spots in the Maldives and is the islands local break. Sitting just off the main island it’s a pretty easy paddle to get out into the lineup – depending on the swell of course!

This reeling right hander breaks across a pretty shallow reef (so reef boots are advised) and offer ups some fast, punchy rides with some solid barrel sections.

Best for high end intermediate surfers and upwards, but when the swells pumping it’s experts only!

Chickens

Sat just across the channel from Cokes and just a few minutes boat transfer from Thulusdhoo is Chickens – one of the most fun left handers in the Maldives.

Breaking over a deeper reef than Cokes it’s much more playful, but when the swell rolls in get ready for some carveable walls, small barrel sections and some super long rides.

On smaller days it’s great for longboarders and less advanced surfers.