About this spot
Maafushi has developed in recent years as a budget-friendly Maldives base. Wind season Dec-May brings 15-25 knot easterlies; lagoon flat at the back of the reef provides a beginner-to-intermediate playground. One school (Maldives Kitesurfing) operates from the public beach. Combine with reef dives nearby.
📖 Guide: Diving in the Maldives: 156 Sites, Mantas & What to Know
Best months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 🤿 Pack: rashguard / 1mm shorty
- 🪁 IKO/VDWS card if booking lessons
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type D/G/J/K/L · 230V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
- 🤿 Wetsuit rashguard / 1mm shorty
- GPS
› Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 8557km · ~1968kg · €35
From your departure country
United States
Origin score: 54/100 - Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
- Flight: 11h · direct
- Jet-lag: 10h east · 7 days recovery
FAQ
›Vs. resort islands?
Cheaper accommodation, no resort fees, more local culture. Less infrastructure.
›Alcohol?
Local islands are dry. Tourist boats supply for sunset cruises.
