For protection from the sun, it is advisable to wear a long-sleeve rash guard or vest. Booties are a must for protection from the sharp corals. A helmet is highly recommended. Bring along plenty of waterproof sunscreen of a high factor. Surf Tips Dead corals nearer to the shore are very sharp.
Booties are a necessity.
Tides and currents play an important role in determining surfing conditions in Maldives. All the breaks occur near narrow channels of the atolls. Currents through these channels can be very strong. During the SW Monsoon, currents flow outwards at the eastern reef of the atolls where the best surfs occur. Most common surfing conditions are two to four feet, clean, straight, long and perfect.