Surfing at Chickens, North Male, Maldives
North Male, Maldives·Reef break

Surf Lessons in Chickens

Chickens is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are best for intermediate surfers with some experience, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Ankle to knee-high

6s period

Wind

6 kph

NNE

Water Temp

30°C

Warm — boardshorts OK

Surf Rating

8.5/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at Chickens

We don't have instructors listed at Chickens yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. It's a solid intermediate spot with waves that will challenge you without being overwhelming.

Best tide

low, mid, high

Best wind

North, Northeast

Best swell

South, Southwest, West

About surfing in Chickens

Chickens is a reef break located in North Male, Maldives. The waves here offer a good mix of challenge and fun, perfect if you've already caught a few green waves and want to keep progressing.

Chickens is a popular reef break in North Male, Maldives, suited for intermediate-level surfers looking to progress. The wave offers fun, workable faces that are great for practicing turns, cutbacks, and building wave-reading skills. Performs best on South and Southwest swells with North/Northeast offshore winds. A reliable option for improving surfers seeking quality sessions.

What to bring

The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.

Know before you go — Chickens

Here's what you should know about surfing at Chickens — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Chickens is a reef break. You'll find waves with enough shape to practice turns and get longer rides. Not too mellow, not too heavy.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid, high
  • Wind: North, Northeast
  • Swell: South, Southwest, West
See today's forecast

When to go

Chickens has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 30°C.

Ready to try Chickens?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Chickens, North Male, Maldives? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. North Male is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Chickens, North Male, Maldives? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. North Male es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.