KiteGlobeSun Island
Sun Island is a kiteboarding spot near Male in Maldives, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SE, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, May, June, July, August, December.
| Country | Maldives |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Male |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | NE, SE, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, May, June, July, August, December |
| Coordinates | 3.4834, 72.8025 |
About Sun Island
A huge shallow lagoon, where you can almost stand everywhere. At the south side of the island and its lagoon is a big reef, which is the end of that atoll. The water is flat and can be a bit choppy when the wind is stronger, but still very nice riding. Maldives have a tide, but the lagoon at the nautical center will always be deep enough for windsurfing as well.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sun Island?
The best time to kite Sun Island is January, February, March, May, June, July, August, December, when the NE, SE, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sun Island offers open ocean conditions with NE, SE, SW, W, NW wind (Trade wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Sun Island?
Male is the closest airport and the capital of the Maldives. From around the world mainly charter airlines will approach Male. From Male Sun Island is about 100km (62 miles) further Southwest. The speed boat needs about 4-5 hours from Male and the seaplane (more exciting!) about 45-60 minutes. Your gear will come with the speedboat.
Hazards at Sun Island
Swimmers, Jetskis, Reefs, Corals.
View Sun Island on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Sun 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.