Kandooma looking more like HT’s than The Maldives on August 22.
Kandooma Right, looking more like HT’s than the Maldives on August 22

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When it comes to the Maldives content, more often than not the focus is on the fun, well known left-handers in the North Male Atoll region, breaks like Lohis and Pasta Point, highly rippable lefts that are generally quite consistent.
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Last week, an easy-to-surf right, Sultans, was in the limelight when Taj Burrows, Rob Machado and friends visited for the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy.
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This past week, a couple of slightly less publicised rights have really been firing: One particular setup just south of Male – Kandooma has been lapping up the SE swell direction.
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Any swell with more east in it (less than 150 degrees) will see the majority of breaks Sth of Male fire up.
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The Perfect Wave’s surf guide Jinu Ahmed said, “Yesterday was around 4-5ft with the occasional 6 footer at Kandooma. I surfed Tucky Joe’s this afternoon, which was good with 5ft waves and some bomb sets. The wind is looking even better for the next few days, and the swell only gradually easing through the week, but still very rippable. The good news is it looks to be picking up later on again next week. It has been a great season to date.”
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Just in case you’re wondering, Cokes up in the North Male Atoll was absolutely pumping, with some 6-8ft sets at times.
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See the below photos of TPW managers and surf guides, sampling a few bombs:
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Ananda one of the surf guides at Kandooma loving life on August 22.
Ananda, one of the surf guides at Kandooma, loving life on August 22

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The end bowl at Kandooma on August 22.
The end bowl at Kandooma on August 22

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The Perfect Wave charter boat The Cobia puls up to perfection in the Central Atolls on August 21.
The Perfect Wave charter boat, the Cobia, pulls up to perfection in the Central Atolls on August 21

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Central Atolls gold. August 21
Central Atolls gold. August 21.

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A better line up you will not see. Central Atolls August 20
A better line up you will not see. Central Atolls, August 20.

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Flawless perfection down in the The Central Atolls on August 20
Flawless perfection down in the the Central Atolls on August 20

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Joey James (Brian’s son) at Cokes August 20
Joey James (Brian’s son) at Cokes, August 20

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Troy Cokes Surf Camp manager on August 20
Troy, Cokes Surf Camp manager, on August 20

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Cokes uncrowded and pumping on August 22. Photo TPW.
Cokes, uncrowded and pumping, on August 22. Photo TPW.

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Double overhead tube time at Cokes. – Photo TPW.
Double overhead tube time at Cokes. Photo TPW.

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Who says you won’t need a step up in the Maldives. – Photo TPW.
Who says you won’t need a step up in the Maldives? Photo TPW.

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