Meerufenfushi Island

Meerufenfushi Island is a kiteboarding spot near Male in Maldives, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.

About Meerufenfushi Island

There is tide. Take care with low tide in the East side of the island cause many corals and also two little artificial walls (about 1m high situated on NE side). Strong shoes recommended. The water is flat. During summer monsoon can form little waves inside lagoon. The island is big, around 2.7 km the perimeter. The lagoon is very big. Different sea floors: East side with many corals while West side you have sand. Take care at South side of the island, cause a strong current between Meeru and near other island Dhiffushi and also because there is a channel reserved to the boats traveling toward Dhiffushi.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Meerufenfushi Island?

The best time to kite Meerufenfushi Island is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the NE, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Meerufenfushi Island offers open ocean conditions with NE, SW wind (Trade wind), launching from island.

How do I get to Meerufenfushi Island?

Meerufenfushi is situated in Male North Atoll at 37 km North from Male, where the airport is located. It will take between 30-60 minutes with a boat (it depends on the kind of boat).

Hazards at Meerufenfushi Island

Currents, Ships, Reefs, Corals, Mole.

Where can I take kite lessons near Meerufenfushi Island?

2 kite schools operate in Maldives. See kite schools in Maldives →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.