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.

September at Beacons, Maldives, offers solid surf conditions with a mean swell height of 1.7m and an excellent average period of 11.9s, providing well-spaced and powerful waves. The swell is predominantly from the south-southeast to southwest, with the highest frequency in the 1.5–2m range (peaking at 20.9% from SE and 17.78% from SSW). Larger waves (2–2.5m) occur around 5–6% of the time, ensuring occasional overhead sets. Cross-shore or offshore winds, ideal for surfing, are present only 12% of the time, while prevailing winds are more variable, often blowing from the SSW to WSW in the 10–30kph range (with WSW seeing stronger gusts up to 40kph). Expect a mix of clean and slightly textured conditions—best on lighter wind days—with consistent, quality waves for intermediate to advanced surfers. The spot handles the swell direction well, offering long rides when the lineup aligns. Keep an eye on wind forecasts for optimal sessions.