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Furanafushi (Full Moon)
Furanafushi is a resort island close to Male, home to the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, with an easy-access lagoon that serves as a convenient kite base for North Male Atoll safaris thanks to its short boat transfer from the airport.
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Wind
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| season notes | Wind data shows 'great' ratings clustering in January, December and May-October; steady during the summer monsoon but can bring gusty squalls with rain that clear after about 20 minutes. |
| avg knots | 10-12 |
| wind name | NE trade winds / SW monsoon |
| direction to shore | primarily NE, shifting seasonally |
| quality | steady but can be gusty with rain squalls in summer monsoon |
Water
| type | lagoon |
|---|---|
| temp summer c | 28 |
| temp winter c | 27 |
| wetsuit | boardshorts |
| tides | high tide recommended |
| standing depth | yes |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | One source rates the required rider level 'Expert' due to reef and wave-breaker hazards; best ridden at high tide. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Short walk from the boat landing to the lagoon launch area. |
|---|---|
| vibe | resort island close to Male, used as an easy day-access base for atoll kite safaris |
Hazards
- reef
- wave breaker
- boat traffic close to Male
Rules
- private resort - access is for Sheraton Full Moon guests
Travel basics
| airport | MLE Male |
|---|---|
| getting there | complimentary speedboat transfer from Male International Airport |
| accommodation | Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa |
| cost level | high |
| no wind | resort spa, house-reef snorkeling |
Nearby: Meerufenfushi Island, Thulusdhoo (Cokes)
Sources: se.kiteforum.com · kitejungle.com