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Surf the uncrowded waves of Thaa Atoll, local style!

Located in the remote Thaa Atoll, on the island of Thimarafushi, Mikado Surf Camp is the perfect choice for those looking to combine an authentic Maldivian experience with great surf!

With access to many uncrowded world-class waves, Mikado is the place to be to escape the crowds of the Male Atolls and enjoy your tropical slice of paradise!

The Guesthouse

Finimas Residence is a lovely guesthouse on the island of Thimarafushi and one of the very few land-based options offering surf transfers to the waves of Mikado and Thaa Atolls.

Budget-friendly, clean and cosy, Mikado Surf Camp is a great option for those who want to experience the local culture of the Maldives. Explore the island on one of the complimentary bicycles of the guesthouse or have a walk at the white-sand beach steps away from the surf camp.

The guesthouse offers free Wifi to the guests, a lovely outdoor chill-out area, with sun chairs and boards storage.

Waves at Mikado Surf Camp

Thaa Atolls enjoy an abundance of medium-sized, perfect reef breaks, the majority of which are right-handers. Unlike other island chains, the low number of boats and accommodations in this area of the Maldives keeps crowds low.

Inside Mikado, known for its pristine barrels, is the gem of the area and under the right conditions, it becomes tropical perfection. Adonis, Outside Mikado, Finimas Right and Left are a short boat drive away from Thimarafushi.
Bowling Alley, a scenic deep-water peak and the left of Malikโ€™s, which can offer high-quality barrels, are reachable from the surf camp with a day trip.

From March to November the swells are consistent and this is the best time of the year to surf in Thaa Atolls!

Why We Love Mikado Surf Camp

Budget-friendly option offering a true Maldivian local experience!

Surf in crystal-clear waters the remote, uncrowded, perfect waves of Thaa Atolls!

Delicious local food and lovely beach dinner set-up!

Ready to surf in the Maldives?

The Rooms

Spacious and comfortable, the rooms at Mikado Surf Camp are simple and clean, all with air-con and a private ensuite bathroom.

Choose between twin beds or double bed set-up or opt for a bigger family room with an extra bed!

The Cuisine

Explore the Maldivian local flavours of the delicious meals offered by Mikado Surf Camp. The food is fresh and tasty and gives you the energy you need for your surf sessions!

Meals are usually served at the restaurant next door or at the beach. Romantic beach dinner, beach BBQ and picnic beach lunch can be organised on request.

The guesthouse also has a shared kitchen that the guests are free to use.

Activities

The guesthouse has many activities on offer to experience the Thaa Atolls at their best. Explore the colourful reefs during a snorkeling excursion or enjoy the sunset on a fishing trip. Knee boarding, bicycle rides and kayak are also available for the guests.

Local Islands

Local Islands in the Maldives are outstanding and are the best way to have an authentic experience of the country. However, please be aware that it’s not possible to consume alcohol on the islands, due to their Muslim culture. Women can wear bikinis only at bikini beaches and uninhabited islands.

How to Get There

Mikado Surf Camp can be reached from Male either by local ferry or domestic flight. Please get in touch with our experts to know the daily schedule and organise your trip accordingly.

Interested in Surfing the Maldives?

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Surf the uncrowded waves of Thaa Atoll, local style!

Located in the remote Thaa Atoll, on the island of Thimarafushi, Mikado Surf Camp is the perfect choice for those looking to combine an authentic Maldivian experience with great surf!

With access to many uncrowded world-class waves, Mikado is the place to be to escape the crowds of the Male Atolls and enjoy your tropical slice of paradise!

The Guesthouse

Finimas Residence is a lovely guesthouse on the island of Thimarafushi and one of the very few land-based options offering surf transfers to the waves of Mikado and Thaa Atolls.

Budget-friendly, clean and cosy, Mikado Surf Camp is a great option for those who want to experience the local culture of the Maldives. Explore the island on one of the complimentary bicycles of the guesthouse or have a walk at the white-sand beach steps away from the surf camp.

The guesthouse offers free Wifi to the guests, a lovely outdoor chill-out area, with sun chairs and boards storage.

Waves at Mikado Surf Camp

Thaa Atolls enjoy an abundance of medium-sized, perfect reef breaks, the majority of which are right-handers. Unlike other island chains, the low number of boats and accommodations in this area of the Maldives keeps crowds low.

Inside Mikado, known for its pristine barrels, is the gem of the area and under the right conditions, it becomes tropical perfection. Adonis, Outside Mikado, Finimas Right and Left are a short boat drive away from Thimarafushi.
Bowling Alley, a scenic deep-water peak and the left of Malikโ€™s, which can offer high-quality barrels, are reachable from the surf camp with a day trip.

From March to November the swells are consistent and this is the best time of the year to surf in Thaa Atolls!

Why We Love Mikado Surf Camp

Budget-friendly option offering a true Maldivian local experience!

Surf in crystal-clear waters the remote, uncrowded, perfect waves of Thaa Atolls!

Delicious local food and lovely beach dinner set-up!

Ready to surf in the Maldives?

The Rooms

Spacious and comfortable, the rooms at Mikado Surf Camp are simple and clean, all with air-con and a private ensuite bathroom.

Choose between twin beds or double bed set-up or opt for a bigger family room with an extra bed!

The Cuisine

Explore the Maldivian local flavours of the delicious meals offered by Mikado Surf Camp. The food is fresh and tasty and gives you the energy you need for your surf sessions!

Meals are usually served at the restaurant next door or at the beach. Romantic beach dinner, beach BBQ and picnic beach lunch can be organised on request.

The guesthouse also has a shared kitchen that the guests are free to use.

Activities

The guesthouse has many activities on offer to experience the Thaa Atolls at their best. Explore the colourful reefs during a snorkeling excursion or enjoy the sunset on a fishing trip. Knee boarding, bicycle rides and kayak are also available for the guests.

Local Islands

Local Islands in the Maldives are outstanding and are the best way to have an authentic experience of the country. However, please be aware that it’s not possible to consume alcohol on the islands, due to their Muslim culture. Women can wear bikinis only at bikini beaches and uninhabited islands.

How to Get There

Mikado Surf Camp can be reached from Male either by local ferry or domestic flight. Please get in touch with our experts to know the daily schedule and organise your trip accordingly.

Interested in Surfing the Maldives?

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Customer Reviews

Lissette De Boer 30/06/24

Google
Giulia was incredibly helpful in booking our surf trip! Strongly recommend using AWAVE for any surf packages. We will definitely be contacting her again. Thank you!

Fabs Alegria 19/05/24

TrustPilot
Trip of a lifetime. First and foremost I'd like to thank James Colston from Awave Travel, for assisting me in every which way to help book one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life. He was extremely responsive and answered every single question I had, even the dumb ones haha. As for AYADA, holy dooly, that place is paradise! Absolutely breathtaking, I couldn't believe I was actually walking around such a beautiful island! Big love to the staff at Magu Restaurant, seeing as how I ate there pretty much everyday, they were amazing! Very switched on and quick off the mark to help with anything that was needed. A special mention to Dhaboa and the captain who took me out surfing! I cannot speak highly enough about their friendly, helpful and straight up on point expertise. With Dhaboa picking the spots to surf and tips on where to sit to catch the best waves on the day, to the wonderful captain himself, filming and sending me videos of the waves I caught.
Absolute legends! Made my surf trip! Best holiday I've ever been on to this date.

Carlos 30/06/24

TrustPilot
Reliable travel agency to book a surf trip - Both Giulia and James were very reactive and adivsed on the best options. In our case we made a boat trip in Maldives. It is the second time we use Awave Travel to do a surftrip to Maldives and we have had a very good experience in both cases. They are a reliable and trustworthy travel agency, I highly recommend them.

Tatsiana Radchanka 04/21/2024

Google
Amazing surf camp. Felt at home there. Super nice, kind, helpful staff. Any of my requests has been satisfied. Highly recommended!

Charles Viellevoye 03/27/2024

TrustPilot
Very professional team. Giulia is always on and have an accurate answer to all my questions. The boat trip was incredibly well organised. Nothing was missing.

Emily Bullen 04/03/2024

TrustPilot
Professional and Top Notch! From the moment we started planning our trip AWAVE was responsive and professional. We had a lot of back and forth picking the perfect location and resort and James and Giulia were patient and helpful. The resort we stayed at, AYADA in the Maldives, was beautiful and relaxing- great for families and couples! It was perfect for us- we have 1 surfer in the family, he was able to enjoy the waves and we also were able to enjoy the reef and snorkel as a family. Our kids loved the kids club and the private pool on the beach villas was amazing. The alcohol is expensive if you donโ€™t do full board but that is to be expected. Wonderful vacation and amazing travel agency! Definitely recommend!!

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - Iโ€™m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldnโ€™t have been more pleased with Jamesโ€™s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.
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