Pasta Point Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SE

Wind

NE, N

Surf Height

Head high to double overhead

Tide

Mid-high.

Pasta Point Surf Guide

Perhaps the most famous wave in the Maldives, this is where Tony Hussein-Hinde set up Atoll Adventures in the early '90s. Its name comes from the fact that the island used to be an Italian resort -- and after surfing the perfect lefts all day your arms will most certainly be noodled. Pasta Point is indeed probably the best left out here, as it picks up the most swell, is the least affected by wind, and offers a 100-yard-long tubing wall for your pulling-in enjoyment. The fast takeoff section leads straight into the so-called "Macaroni Bowl" tube section and then mellows for a couple top turns before the inside shallow racetrack, called Lockjaws.

Access is strictly limited to guests at Dhonveli Resort.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to advanced.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

If you don't stay here, don't surf here.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Dhonveli Resort limits the surfing guests to 35 people at any given time.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

Really good.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Medium

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Clean

Hazards

The Macaroni Bowl and Lockjaw sections are capable of hurling you into the coral reef.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Only guests of Dhonveli Resort can surf Pasta Point. Paddle out from the southeast corner of the island.

Bottom

Coral.

Best Season

April-October

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