The Maldives has the coolest airport ever!

On its own island and only 20 meters from the airport exit is a huge wharf with taxi boats (dhonies) that take us to The Perfect Wave charter boat, which is a very rad experience.

We surfed head high waves down south at Tucky Joe’s, Quarters, Rip Tides, Jailbreaks and Sultans. We then surfed our way up north, finishing up at pumping 6 foot+ Cokes and Chickens.

Honkeys/Sultans line up. – Photo Lozza James

The waves are generally softer than what I am used to in Indonesia.

11-13 second period swells in the Maldives compared to 15-22 second period in Indonesia.

Still big and powerful, but not as round or as much variety as in the Mentawais, but the Maldivian reefs will still give you a beating if you get caught out.

The Maldives are perfect for intermediate surfers, and caters well to family groups.

There are a couple of heavy barreling waves like Tucky Joes and Cokes, but they need a few different variables to come together to pump, so it can be a bit hit and miss.

Cokes looking so good. photo by Murray – Sprout Daily

There was no shortage of swell in July, in fact, most of us were under-gunned with our board selection.

We had many overhead days. Don’t get caught out like us! The currents are strong during spring tides – the extra foam and couple extra inches make everything more fun.

We had a great trip, fun times and plenty of waves in a very beautiful part of the world.

Words and clip by Rodney Odgaard

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The Perfect Wave Australia is competing in this year’s SurfAid Cup Queenscliff 2016 (designed to raise funds for SurfAid). The tag team style event will be held at Manly Beach on Friday 23rd September, with the teams comprising of one pro/surfing legend and four members from the same company, which will be TPW crew Charlie, Chris, Lachy and Bruno.

Please help support the boys in this local surfing competition – the remote communities connected through SurfAid will benefit through education and empowerment.

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Written by:
Ben Horvath

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