Surfing in the Maldives in March
In March the best surfing in the Maldives is at Malé – Raalhugandu, Maldives – Kandooma Right & Maldives – Sultans.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 0.9 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 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit (6 of these spots), for example Malé – Raalhugandu, Maldives – Kandooma Right & Maldives – Sultans.
When are you planning to go?
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MarPEAK SEASON
Raalhugandu
Malé · Maldives
1.3 m waves30° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MLE 3 km
2
MarGOOD
Kandooma Right
Maldives · Maldives
0.9 m waves30° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MLE 33 km
3
MarGOOD
Sultans
Maldives · Maldives
0.8 m waves30° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MLE 15 km
4
MarGOOD
Pasta Point
Maldives · Maldives
0.8 m waves30° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MLE 16 km
5
MarGOOD
Lohis
Maldives · Maldives
0.8 m waves30° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MLE 20 km
6
MarGOOD
Thulusdhoo
Maldives
0.8 m waves30° water29° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MLE 24 km
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in the Maldives in March?
Malé – Raalhugandu: 1.3 m waves; Maldives – Kandooma Right: 0.9 m waves; Maldives – Sultans: 0.8 m waves.
How warm is the water in the Maldives in March?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
Which airport is closest?
Velana International Airport (MLE), 3 km from Malé – Raalhugandu.
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