Is October a good time for surfing at Malé – Raalhugandu?
October is one of the best months for surfing at Malé – Raalhugandu. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.2 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Malé – RaalhuganduEvery 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: 1.2 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 21; 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 October
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in the Maldives in October →Where to go surfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Malé – Raalhugandu?
October is one of the best months for surfing at Malé – Raalhugandu. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.2 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Malé – Raalhugandu in October?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Malé – Raalhugandu in October?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Malé – Raalhugandu in October?
Around 29°C by day and 27°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Mirissa (1.8 m waves), Weligama (1.7 m waves), Hikkaduwa (1.6 m waves), Midigama (1.6 m waves), Maldives – Kandooma Right (1.2 m waves) & Arugam Bay (1.2 m waves).
