The Wave
The wave can stand up quickly and run a long way, with the fastest sections showing when southeast groundswell meets light/offshore wind.
Surf GuideNorth Male Atoll
Chickens
Chickens is one of North Male's signature left reefs, famous for very long, fast sections that can run hundreds of meters when clean southeast groundswell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Chickens in North Male Atoll.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationNorth Male Atoll, MV
Live conditions
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 8 s
- Wind W 12 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
1.1 ftfalling
- High1.0 ft
- Low-1.3 ft
- High1.4 ft
- Low-1.3 ft
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Incoming mid-to-high tide is the friendlier window; sharp coral and current matter once the line starts racing.
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