Two Ways - surf spot statistics

Best Surf Season (December - March)

The heart of the northeast monsoon delivers the most consistent offshore winds to Two Ways. From December through March, the trade winds blow from the north and northwest, grooming the swell into clean, organized lines. Average wave heights sit in the 1.1-1.2m range with periods between 9-10 seconds, providing fun, rippable waves that are perfect for groveling and high-performance surfing. Swell direction is dominated by the east-southeast quadrant, but a healthy mix of SSE and S groundswells wraps into the reef, offering quality walls. With ideal wind percentages between 56-63%, this is the prime window for uncrowded, glassy sessions.

Fair Surf Season (April, October, November)

The transitional months bridge the monsoon regimes and offer a mixed bag of conditions. April still sees decent offshore wind around 48% of the time, but the trades weaken and become more westerly, adding texture to the surface. Swell size climbs to 1.3-1.4m with longer periods (10-10.9s), and the direction shifts south, hitting the spot with more direct energy. October and November experience a similar pattern as the northeast monsoon builds back in; November in particular sees a jump in ideal wind to 42% and a solid mix of S and SSE swell. These months reward patience and a careful eye on the forecast.

Low Surf Season (May - September)

The southwest monsoon dominates the Maldives from May through September, bringing the largest swell of the year but at a cost. Average wave heights range from 1.5m to 1.8m with long periods of 10.5-10.9s, and the swell direction is almost entirely from the SSE and S – perfect for the reef. However, the wind consistently blows from the southwest and west, onshore for Two Ways, creating choppy, bumpy conditions that spoil the wave quality. Ideal wind drops to between 24-31%. While the power is there, the surface texture makes it a challenge; only the most dedicated will find clean windows between squalls.

May: Monsoon Onset – Size Up, Quality Down

May marks the beginning of the southwest monsoon, with ideal wind falling to just 24%. Swell size jumps to an average of 1.5m with a long period of 10.8s, producing powerful, chest-to-head-high waves. The swell direction is heavily weighted towards SSE (36.0%) and S (35.3%), ideal for the reef. However, wind patterns shift to dominant WSW (25.9%) and W (20.0%), which blow directly onshore, creating choppy, messy conditions. Only brief windows of offshore flow from the north or northwest – under 10% combined – allow for clean rides. May is for those willing to hunt for lulls in the trade wind swell.