Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

Formerly known as Lohifushi, Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort is the ultimate tropical getaway for both surfers and non-surfers alike and often regarded as the best value-for-money resort in the area. With world class waves on your doorstep, pristine white beaches and crystal clear lagoons, we invite you to escape the mundane to explore this Maldivian island paradise.

Located in the North Malé Atoll, Hudhuranfushi is only a 30-minute boat ride from Malé airport. The island is known to be one of the most naturally beautiful locations in the Maldives, the perfect combination of lush tropical vegetation, white sandy beaches and turquoise lagoons teeming with brightly coloured fish.

For surfers, the world-renowned lefthander, Lohis, is a short walk from your room, with capped surf numbers ensuring crowds stay at a minimum. It’s the perfect setup for enjoying all the wonders of island life, while having exclusive access to one of the best waves in the Maldives.

Keen to check out other waves in the area? Jump on a boat with one of the experienced Lohis surf guides and discover the other waves in the region, the furthest being just a short 20-minute boat trip away.

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Surf Resort
Surf Skill: 
2
Beg/Int
Comfort: 
3
Mid
Max Surfers: 
45
Season: 
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov

Capped Surfer Numbers

We understand that wave count is important to World Surfaris’ guests who visit Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort, that’s why we initiated the capping of on-island surfer numbers to a maximum of 45 at Hudhuranfushi’s house break, Lohis Left.

Whether you’re staying with your family, surfing with friends, on your honeymoon or kicking back for a few days after a boat trip, the capped surfer numbers will ensure you get to enjoy this world-renowned surf break with as few other guests as possible. There aren’t many mid-range surf resorts that offer this kind of exclusivity, especially when one of the best left-handers is just a short walk from your room. Less surfer numbers means a more enjoyable surf and more waves for you.

Thanks to the surf management plan, World Surfaris can ensure our guests have a greater chance of surfing as many waves as possible and enjoy this world-class wave whilst staying at the beautiful Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort. Surf, eat, sleep and repeat - what more could you want from a surfing holiday!

Guaranteed Uncrowded Waves

Before the surfer cap was initiated in 2014, surfer numbers were spiralling out of control, leaving many of our World Surfaris’ guests frustrated about travelling around the world only to surf crowded waves.

Since the surfers cap, you can surf uncrowded waves and leave for home knowing you got your money’s worth from your World Surfaris surf trip. Guests are reporting a more enjoyable surf experience and a better atmosphere out in the lineup.

If you want to surf while staying at Hudhuranfushi resort, it’s essential to book into the Surfer Allocation, otherwise you may not be able to surf during your stay. But, with only 45 passes available at a time, you need to book quickly!

Accommodation

Overview

The accommodation at Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort has everything you’d expect from a picture-perfect Maldivian escape. The resort has accommodation for all budgets, whether you’re looking for a romantic ocean villa, or one of the Lohis rooms located only a minute walk to the surf.

For surfers, these rooms are hard to beat. The Lohis Rooms are as close to the action as you can get, with the long, peeling Lohis Left only a short one minute walk away! Each one of the Lohis rooms are configured with one double bed or two single beds, as well as a TV, a mini bar, wardrobe, air-conditioning, a well-appointed bathroom and a small relaxation deck.
Only a few steps to the white sandy beach, the Beach Villas are perfect for couples or families with non-surfers. These garden villas are spacious and configured with either a double bed, two single beds or triple share. With polished cement flooring, a TV, mini bar, air-conditioning, bathtub, outdoor open air shower and a timber front deck, they are located at the opposite end of the island to the Lohis Rooms.
Get the ultimate Maldivian experience with these overwater bungalows set high above the Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort lagoon. The Ocean Villas are perfect for honeymooners or anyone who wants a unique stay over the crystal clear Indian Ocean. These rooms have air-conditioning and ceiling fans, however they are only available on request.

Meals

The Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort has a spectacular range of dining options available to our World Surfaris’ guests. Enjoy extensive buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Banyan, as part of the meal package, or treat yourself to a meal at one of Hudhuranfushi’s other stunning restaurants during your stay.

Banyan Restaurant

This is Hudhuranfushi’s main restaurant and offers a delectable buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dining at the Banyan Restaurant is included in your World Surfaris surf package.

Start your day with croissants, baked treats from the on-island bakery, fresh fruits with natural yoghurt and of course, the legendary ‘all-in’ Lohis omelettes.

Lunch and dinner is just as delicious, featuring traditional Maldvian cuisine, as well as western favourites such as pastas, curries, stir-frys and a daily special such as grilled fish. Don’t forget the huge range of healthy salads, fresh tropical fruits and the yummy dessert bar.

Sunset Restaurant

We encourage all our guests to indulge at the Sunset Restaurant at least once during their stay. Overlooking the picturesque harbour, the Sunset Restaurant offers a fine dining experience featuring an impressive à la carte menu. 

Watch the sunset as you dine on world-class food and enjoy the locally sourced ingredients. Sunset Restaurant is the perfect place to celebrate a birthday or another special occasion.

Indian Pavilion

Love eating local? The Indian Pavilion offers a more traditional dining experience with authentic North and South Indian cuisine. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Indian Pavilion with your family and friends. Bookings recommended. 

Sunset Bar

Part of the Sunset Restaurant, the Sunset Bar is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine or two as the sun sets over the Indian Ocean.

Lohis Bar

Lohis Bar is at the south end of the island and the ultimate place to kick back and relax with a drink while you take in the view of Lohis left in action. Chat about the surf and watch others enjoy the peeling left-hander, while you enjoy the extensive bar menu.

‘All inclusive’ beverages are now available until 11pm at Lohis Bar. The buffet breakfast and lunch is now available at Lohis Bar for surfers and their families, an alternative to eating at the Banyan Restaurant.

Beach Bar & Grill

As the name suggests, the Beach Bar & Grill is out next to the volleyball court at the north end of the island and a great place to grab a beer at the end of the day.

Hiyala Bar

Is there anything better than a cocktail by the pool at a Maldivian surf resort? Located near the reception, the Hiyala Bar is the perfect spot to end a day in the sun and enjoy your favourite beverage.

Dohdi Bar

Located near the dive centre, Dohdi Bar, also known as the Disco Bar, serves premium drinks and cocktails.

MEAL INCLUSIONS

What meals are included in the World Surfaris package?

Our packages are all-inclusive with buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the Banyan Restaurant daily. (Lunch and dinner for surfers and their families is now also available at Lohis Bar.)

The package also includes three snack buffets (morning tea/afternoon tea/midnight snacks) and ‘all inclusive’ beverages. Full details can be found on all World Surfaris quotes.

Surf Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

This region has something for everyone, with a variety of reef breaks ranging in intensity from mellow, shreddable walls to gnarly, hollow pits. Some of the most famous North Malé Atolls’ surf breaks include Lohis, Jailbreaks, Thanburudhoo Island, Honkeys, Sultans, Ninjas, Cokes (Colas) and Chickens.

The surf season in the Malé Atolls is similar to Indonesia, with the best waves on offer from March through to October. If you’re chasing bigger waves, you’re likely to see more swell throughout June, July and August.

The surf generally ranges in size from 2 to 8 ft, with some bigger swells popping up throughout the year. Winds are normally from the west (off-shore), with swell direction mainly from the south/south-east.

The ever consistent Lohis Left is only a short walk from your room at the Hudhuranfushi Resort, with another six quality waves in the World Surfaris ‘surf package’ located between Malé and Thulusdhoo, within a 20-minute boat ride away.

Optimum conditions for the Male atolls

Swell:  SE or S 
Wind:  Light W-NW

LOHIS

Lohis is the crown jewel of the North Malé Atolls. A peeling left-hander that breaks right off Hudhuranfushi Resort, it’s well-known as one of the most consistent waves in the Maldives. Once host to the WQS O’Neil ‘Deep Blue Open’, at Lohis you can expect a deep, barrelling pit and rippable wall, or you can pick off the wider sets and enjoy a freight train ride all the way to the end section. In bigger swells Lohis is more suitable to experienced surfers. Lohis is definitely the best wave for spectators, with Lohis Village and Lohis Bar being the best vantage point to watch the waves roll in. Family and friends can relax with a drink, take photos or just kick back and listen to the nightly entertainment on offer.

JAILBREAKS

Previously off-limits, Jailbreaks is a long right-hander with three sections, including a mid-barrel section. When it’s lining up right, you can expect a super-fun 300m ride!

HONKEYS

Located off Thanburudhoo Island, Honkeys is a super-fun left-hander with a mellow take-off, with a 90-degree bend offering a whackable wall. It’s fun, but not always consistent.

SULTANS

Sultans is one of the most consistent and user-friendly right-handers in the world. With long walls and barrel sections, Sultans has plenty of take-off spots, so crowds shouldn’t be a problem.

NINJAS

To the north is Ninjas and it can be seen from the deck at Lohis Village. This is a fun right-hander for beginner to intermediate surfers, depending on the conditions. With an easier take-off, Ninjas is good for both short boarders and longboarders alike.

COKES (COLAS)

One of the more well-known waves in the region, Cokes is a hollow right-hander which breaks at between 3 to 10 ft. It’s more protected from the southerly winds than Lohis and offers up deep tube rides for the more experienced surfers.

CHICKENS

On the other side of Cokes, Chickens is the fastest left-hander in the North Malé Atoll. It’s a swell magnet and can handle swell from 3 to over 10 ft, with rides up to 500m long.

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Surf Guides

Experienced Surf Guides

The experienced and enthusiastic surf guides at Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort live to score epic waves in the Maldives. Their passion for surfing and knowledge of the area will ensure you will be in the right place at the right time - every time!

The Hudhuranfushi surf guides offer daily boat trips to the six surf breaks, all within a short 20-minute boat trip away. You decide which wave suits you best and our surf guides will make sure you get the waves you’re looking for. You’re in very capable hands!

Hudhuranfushi Surf Office
Hudhuranfushi Surf Office

Non-Surf Activities

Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort is a dream destination for both surfers and non-surfers alike. The resort offers a range of fun activities suitable for the whole family, from massages at the day spa, to snorkeling adventures through the turquoise lagoons.

Kick back and relax at a yoga class, or get active and explore the beautiful North Malé Atoll by water in a canoe or catamaran. There’s so much (or so little) to do at Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort, book in for some fun during the day, or keep the party going after sunset and enjoy live music or even karaoke at night!

Chavana Day Spa

A trip to the Maldives isn’t complete without a visit to a day spa. The Chavana Day Spa at Hudhuranfushi Resort offers a range of spa services, from traditional aromatherapy massage, to more complex face and body treatments for every skin type. The experienced Balinese therapists will help purify your body and mind through a myriad of spa treatments and you’ll leave feeling renewed, refreshed and relaxed. The Chavana Day Spa features four double rooms with outdoor showers and baths, three outdoor bales, manicure and pedicures and a retail boutique with a range of beautiful spa products and gifts.

Sporting Facilities

If you like to get active on holidays, Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort has a range of sporting facilities to keep you entertained. Play tennis or squash, workout in the gym, take the kids to the playground or swim some laps in the pool.

Yoga & Physiotherapy

If you just can’t miss your weekly yoga sessions, no worries. Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort offers surf-specific yoga sessions twice a day, perfect for stretching out between surfs. Private and semi-private yoga sessions are available at the resort, as well as physiotherapy sessions with an experienced physiotherapist.

Watersports

The Maldives is an aquatic playground, so it’s not surprising that it attracts watersport lovers from around the world. From catamaran sailing courses (international licence), to wind surfing, banana rides, canoeing and kite surfing, Hudhuranfushi has it all. The lagoons out the front of Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort are teeming with tropical fish, making it the perfect place to grab a snorkel, fins and goggles and take off to explore the crystal clear water.

Dive Centre

The abundant marine life and pristine waters of the North Malé Atoll make it the ideal place to dive. From bronze whale sharks, to tropical fish and coral, the Maldives is on the top 10 must-dive sites for international divers. From Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort you can access a spectacular 40 different dive points, including MS Victory Wreck, Octbetilla, Manta Point, Shark Point, Rainbow Giri, Lions Head, Paradise Rock, Aquarium, Coral Garden, Banana Reef and more. Never dived before? No worries. Hudhuranfushi Resort offers dive courses in English, German, Japanese and Dhivehi. Additionally, the resort offers certificates for PADI, Barakuda and CMAS. Equipment hire is available through the dive centre, including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, computer, mask, fins, snorkel, video camera and more. Diving safaris and excursions are available every day, weather permitting

Reviews

for Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

Good off season trip. Booked at the last minute with the very helpful Melissa, who also assisted us to come home early when there was talk of more border closures. Resort was very good. Note we have been to Pasta many times and the Lohis experience was superior in many ways. Off season Lohis...

Matthew Z
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

I had a great overall time on the trip to Maldives. We first went to Lohis and stayed at the resort for 3 nights. All the surf guides were super nice, cool, and fun to hangout with. Ali, Smiley, and Ryan were all professional and made us feel at home. Then we went on a charter boat for 7 nights...

Nathan C
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis
Maavahi - Outer Atolls

Absolutely perfect - I can’t think of anything that was missing: perrrrrfect surf (literally scored nothing under head high all the way up to a day of triple overhead surf wow). The resort was wonderful, people amazing, wave variety….ya, very stoked we chose to go to that place. 
Thanks...

Lance J
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

Thanks so much for making my trip happen at the last minute. We were lucky with awesome swells and it was a week in paradise. I also managed to get myself a Lohis Room, so I was right next to the rest of the group. I’ll be going back there for sure!

Michiel L
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

Thank you Arron Blackmore for organizing a trip of a lifetime. 

Everything went to schedule as promised.

The place was amazing, food's great, and the waves turned it on for a couple days. 

Staff were so...

Evan Hewison
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

I would recommend to trip as something that everyone should have on their bucket list.

The location was so beautiful and the local people were so nice and accommodating.

Lisa Hewison
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

We had good waves all week with limited surfers at Lohis the crowd was never an issue, boats running twice a day also gave us options for a bit of variety.

The food was excellent, the staff were all friendly and helpful and the resort was well kept...

Lucas Kriss
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

I had the most amazing time. The waves were firing and the girls were so much fun to be around.
Thanks World Surfaris, dream trip come true!

Keely Andrew
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

So stoked to finally stay at Lohis and experience such an amazing wave! We had really fun Lohis everyday and there was an epic crew staying at the resort. We had a great seafood dinner on the last night, over looking Lohis, with all the guest.

Loved every...

Bronte Macauley
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis

I love Lohi's on any given day, but this trip was something else.

The food has really improved there, still some room to develop their ability to cater for dietary requirements but certainly better than my last visit 2 years ago. ...

Donna Masing
Hudhuranfushi Surf Resort - Lohis