About Maldives, surfing & us
Maldives
The republic of Maldives is an Islamic nation, Southwest of India, consisting of almost 1,200 islands, of which 200 are inhabited and almost 100 are resorts. Tourism is one of the biggest sources of income for the Locals.
Surfing
Maldives is becoming increasingly popular as a surfing destination. The surf season starts in February and ends in November. During this part of the year low pressure areas in the southern part of the Indian Ocean create swells that pump northerly until they break onto the reefs of Maldives. Combined with the offshore tradewinds, conditions cannot get more epic. The breaks in North & South Male' Atoll work from March - November. The most southern Atoll works best from February-April. Other months have great days, but wind wise, it's less consistent. The swell ranges from 2ft to 8ft. June to September are the months with the biggest swell. It rarely gets bigger than 8 feet. With the water temperature only 3 degrees Celcius below the air temperature it will feel like surfing in a bath.
In your quiver you should have a regular shortboard and a gun for the potential bigger days. You could also bring a fish or a bigger board for the smaller days. You will definitely need a rashguard, and sun hats and sunblock(high SPF) are recommended as a week in the Maldivian sun has the potential to give your skin a beating. Helmets are optional. Booties are recommended if you take choose package 2 or 3.
You should realize that, especially on the smaller days, the surf breaks in North Male' can become crowded, but the predominant epic conditions will make surfing in Maldives an unforgettable experience.
Us
Frontier Treks and Tours is an Eco-Tourism company that offers alternative trips to several destinations. Locals benefitting from the business and preserving culture are two of our biggest priorities.
Surfing with us promotes local industry. Our boat captains, local hosts and surf guides are all wonderful people and your trip empowers them to live out their dreams. Our budget prices make it possible for any surfer to come and ride the waves here.
Budget surfing is run by two friends who have lived in Maldives for a number of years. They have mastered the Maldivian language, and discovered an unexplored niche in the surfing market. Now, they are hiring their local surfing friends and boat captains. Surfing worldclass waves does not demand outrageous prices anymore.