Thanburudhoo (Sultans/Honkeys)

Thanburudhoo is an uninhabited island in North Male Atoll flanked by two of the Maldives' most famous reef breaks - Sultans (right-hander) and Honkeys (left-hander, 4-10ft) - occasionally kited by boat-based riders chasing swell and wind together. It's primarily a surf-charter destination, with no land infrastructure of its own.

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Wind

best months	May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct
season notes	Around 243 windy days a year at Sultans, with May-October the most consistently 'great' rated stretch.
avg knots	12-20
wind name	SW monsoon
direction to shore	Honkeys favours light offshore NE wind for wave quality - not a straightforward onshore kite launch
quality	consistent by regional standards May-Oct

Water

type	waves
temp summer c	28
temp winter c	27
wetsuit	boardshorts
tides	mid-to-high tide best for Honkeys; low tide is shallow and dangerous
currents	strong currents and rip channels on bigger swell
standing depth	no

Levels

beginner	no
intermediate	no
advanced	yes
notes	Advanced reef-break waves (Honkeys 4-10ft, Sultans similar); boat-access only with no resident kite infrastructure.

Launch & crowd

description	No land launch - accessed by boat from North Male resorts or liveaboards.
rescue	charter/liveaboard boat support only
busy months	Jul Aug
vibe	boat-charter/liveaboard crowd; relatively uncrowded given the advanced-only conditions required

Hazards

sharp coral reef
strong currents and rip channels on larger swell
shallow inside sections at low tide
uninhabited island - no facilities, boat rescue only

Tips

early morning departures give the glassiest conditions
April-May and September-October offer good swell with fewer crowds than the July-August peak

Travel basics

Nearby: Thulusdhoo (Cokes), Himmafushi (Jails)

Sources: kitejungle.com · amaldives.com · kitejungle.com