Beacons - surf spot statistics

The best months for surfing at Beacons, Maldives are February, January, and December, offering the most consistent and favorable conditions. February stands out as the peak month with 71% ground swell dominance, a mean swell size of 1.1m, and 70% good wind conditions, making it ideal for clean, well-formed waves. January follows closely with similar swell consistency (57% ground swell, 1.2m mean size) and 62% favorable winds. December balances decent ground swell (57%) and a 50% chance of good winds, with swells averaging 1.2m. March is also solid with 75% ground swell, though wind reliability drops slightly to 58%. From April onward, conditions deteriorate significantly as onshore winds dominate (77-94% bad winds), and while swell persists, it becomes increasingly mixed or wind-driven, particularly from May to October when poor winds prevail over 85% of the time. Swell size peaks during these months (1.6-1.9m), but choppy and onshore conditions make them less ideal. For surfers prioritizing quality over size, the early-year window (January-March) and late-year transition (December) provide the cleanest, most rideable waves.

May at Beacons, Maldives, delivers consistent surf with an average swell height of 1.6m and a solid 12.8s period, indicating powerful, well-spaced waves. The swell predominantly comes from the SSW direction (peaking at 21.72% for 1.5-2m waves), followed by S and SSE, ensuring favorable alignment for the spot. While smaller waves (1-1.5m) are frequent, there’s a decent chance of bigger sets (1.5-2.5m) around 30% of the time, offering variety for different skill levels. Wind conditions are less ideal, with only 6% of days providing clean offshore or light cross-shore winds—most winds are onshore (SSW to WSW) at 10-30kph, which can create chop. Expect rideable waves almost daily, but patience and timing will be key to scoring the best sessions when winds ease or align better. Overall, it’s a reliable month with quality swells, though wind luck plays a big role.