Is May a good time for surfing at Maldives – Pasta Point?

May is one of the best months for surfing at Maldives – Pasta Point. Waves 1.3 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.

Plan your trip to Maldives – Pasta PointEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 29°C by day, 27°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 23; a day can have both

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is May a good time for surfing at Maldives – Pasta Point?

May is one of the best months for surfing at Maldives – Pasta Point. Waves 1.3 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.

How warm is the water at Maldives – Pasta Point in May?

About 30°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Maldives – Pasta Point in May?

About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Maldives – Pasta Point in May?

Around 29°C by day and 27°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 23; a day can have both.

Where else can I go surfing in May?

Within 1,500 km: Goa – Ashwem (1.3 m waves), Malé – Raalhugandu (1 m waves) & Arugam Bay (1.4 m waves).

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