Chickens Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE
Wind
N
Surf Height
head high to double overhead
Tide
Incoming mid (least current).
Chickens Surf Guide
Before anyone gets the wrong idea, Chickens isn't named after the kind of surfer who chooses this wave. The island it breaks off used to be a big chicken farm, and in fact, this bending and wrapping left tube is one of the more challenging and fast waves in this whole zone. Like many of the waves here, it's super easy to get sucked up the point and out of position, depending on tide and swell direction. It's best to pick some land on the island and keep lined up at all times.The wave itself is made up of three to six bowl sections, depending on swell size and direction, all of which can throw. If you're good, it's possible to link the whole wave. Plus, the wave pushes back and bends towards you the whole way, making it particularly fun for regular-footers who are fond of vertical surfing. Being so far north in the chain, one drawback is that it's highly susceptible to wind.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
It's the furthest north wave from Male and so not surfed as much by the local crew.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Very boat dependent -- could be packed one hour, empty the next.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Really good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Staying in position here can be a battle.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Reef cuts and strong currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Better boat in to this one.
Bottom
Coral.
Best Season
April-September
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