Colas Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
W, NW
Surf Height
head high to double overhead
Tide
Incoming mid (least current).
Colas Surf Guide
Some folks call this wave "Cokes," but we don't really believe in naming surf spots after brand names, so we're sticking to Colas. The sizzling righthander is named after the soft drink factory on the island that fronts it and is the most challenging right in the North Male Atoll.The takeoff isn't quite Backdoor heavy, but it can be pretty damn thick. You can paddle in behind the peak, set an edge and hang on for a few seconds of vision before the wave opens up again through the middle section. The inside section is hollower than the takeoff as it hits the shallow reef and speeds along wide open, letting you line up with your boat in the channel from inside the tube.While this is the most barrel-worthy break in the North Male Atoll, it's also the area's best big wave spot. Colas does have a tendency to be shifty and a bit lumpy since it's the most wind exposed spot around. Be careful because it is one of the only waves in this zone where it's super easy to get caught inside on the sharp coral.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
It's the second-farthest north wave from Male and so it's not surfed as much by the city crowd. But Thulusdhoo, the island that Colas breaks in front of, is home to a growing population of good surfers who like to keep a watchful eye over this beloved break.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Very boat dependent -- could be packed one hour, empty the next.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Really good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Medium
Water Quality
Clean
Clean
Hazards
Navigating the super shallow coral reef and boat loads (literally) of aggro surfers.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Better boat in to this one.
Bottom
Coral.
Best Season
April-September
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