Is April a good time for surfing at Maldives – Sultans?
April is a fair month for surfing at Maldives – Sultans; the best time is May–September. Waves 0.8 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to Maldives – SultansEvery 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: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 27°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 17; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in the Maldives in April →Where to go surfing in April →Schools and camps near Maldives – Sultans
- Jail Break Surf Inn 1.8 km
- Bahaaru Villa Surf and Stay 1.8 km
- Corallium Surf 1.9 km
- Moodhu Surf House 1.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Maldives – Sultans?
April is a fair month for surfing at Maldives – Sultans; the best time is May–September. Waves 0.8 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Maldives – Sultans in April?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Maldives – Sultans in April?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Maldives – Sultans in April?
Around 30°C by day and 27°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 17; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Mirissa (1.5 m waves), Hikkaduwa (1.3 m waves), Midigama (1.3 m waves), Weligama (1.3 m waves), Malé – Raalhugandu (1.1 m waves) & Arugam Bay (1 m waves).
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