Kate's - surf spot statistics

Kate’s in the Maldives is a surf spot heavily influenced by wind swells, with ground swells playing a secondary role. The best months for surfing are generally from March to August, when a higher percentage of ground swells combines with manageable wind conditions and consistent wave heights. March stands out as the most favorable month, offering 37% ground swells and the best wind conditions, with 52% of days having favorable offshore or light onshore winds. April follows closely, with 45% ground swells and 62% good wind days, along with a steady mean swell size of 1.0m. May to August provides reliable surf, with swell sizes peaking at 1.6m in June, July, and August, though wind conditions become more variable. The worst period is from January to February and September to December, when wind swells dominate (70-87%) and unfavorable winds are frequent, particularly in January (84% bad wind days). Swell quality drops significantly during these months, with smaller average sizes (1.0-1.3m) and fewer clean days. For experienced surfers looking for the most consistent and well-shaped waves, March and April are the top choices, while mid-year months offer larger but less predictable conditions due to shifting winds.