SURF CLUB
Dhonveli Beach & Spa is located right in the heart
of the best surf areas of the region. With the region's
most consistent break, Pasta Point, less than sixty
seconds walk from your room and Sultans, Honky's and
Jailbreak only five to ten minutes away by boat it doesn't
matter what the conditions are, you're in the right
spot. Dhonveli regulates the number of surfers to a
limit of approximately 25-30, however the resort facilities
are available to all guests and their families. Annually
we have over 70% repeat bookings and a further 25% that
are direct referrals from past clients.
The Surf Season runs
from mid February to November when swells are produced
by winter low pressure systems in the southern Indian
Ocean. The early part of the season has the most stable
weather, with light, favourable winds. Swell consistency
and size improve from February, with March, April and
May having very clean conditions. June to August have
the most potential for big swells (the WQS contest is
held in June every year), although small tropical storms
can be more common in these months. September and October
are also very consistent months for swell, with variable
winds and small tropical storms becoming less frequent.
November is still quite consistent for small to medium
size waves and the weather is usually perfect.
The Surf Guides are
bilingual Maldivian surfers who know the waves and the
unique conditions that affect surf quality. Any alteration
in winds, tides and currents in the Maldives can cause
variations in the surf that requires real local knowledge
to understand, and without competent guides many good
sessions can be missed. The surf guides have their own
private radio frequency band, registered with the Department
of Communications to ensure reliable communication between
the boats and Dhonveli at all times, the only surf operation
in the Maldives with this communication and safety setup.
Surf Equipment, bring
everything you need because surfing equipment is sometimes
unavailable in Maldives. Most surfers will find a short
fun board suitable for most conditions in the Maldives,
but bring a longer board for bigger swells. The water
is warm enough to swim without a wetsuit, though a light
suit or rash vest is a good idea, for protection from
the sun and from the coral. Booties are essential for
picking your way over exposed coral reefs, and a helmet
is recommended. |
