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North Male Atoll, Maldives

Chickens

Intermediate Reef break Reef bottom Peels left 0.6–2.5 m Mid tide

One of the Maldives' most accessible and consistent left-hand reef breaks. Chickens offers playful, peeling waves perfect for intermediate surfers, with occasional barrel sections on bigger swells. Located near the capital Male, it's easily reached by boat from nearby resorts. The tropical setting and warm water make it ideal for surf trips.

Hazards

ShallowUrchins

Conditions

Best swell
S, SW
Best wind
E, NE
Season
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Wave size
0.6–2.5 m
Wave quality
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Consistency
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Crowd
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Coordinates
4.2997, 73.4586

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