Guraidhoo
A local island in South Malé Atoll close to several surf breaks and a boatbuilding tradition.
Updated 3 September 2026
Guraidhoo in South Malé Atoll sits within reach of several reef breaks, which brought surfers before guesthouses were legal on inhabited islands, and it also has a boatbuilding tradition, with dhonis still built and repaired on the shore. The island is close to Malé, which makes it one of the easier local islands to reach, and it has a bikini beach and a house reef alongside the village.
What's there
- The reef breaks - the surf spots within reach by boat from the island.
- The boatbuilding - dhonis still built and repaired along the shore.
- The bikini beach - the visitor stretch away from the village.
- The proximity to Malé - one of the easier local islands to reach.
When to go
March to October is the surf season. November to April is the dry season generally. Ferries run on most days given the short distance.
Things to know
Local island rules on dress and alcohol apply. Surf spots need a boat and are shared with resort and safari traffic. The island is busy by local island standards.
Nearby
Malé is north, and Thulusdhoo is northeast.
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