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Onshore Luxury & Offshore Adventure with Global Surf, Maldives

Whether you’re eager to stand on a board for the first time or keen to elevate your surfing these guys will take you to paradise for a surf experience that you won’t forget. You can choose between the exclusive charm of a luxury resort or the thrilling adventure of being out on a surf yacht in the tropical waters and navigating untouched surf spots.

The Maldives is a mosaic of over 1,000 islands across 20+ atolls, creating the ultimate surf playground. Famed breaks in the Malé atolls to secret spots further afield, Global Surf’s charters offer a blend of both long surf sessions balanced out with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the surroundings.

The Surf and Your Guides:

This tropical paradise, scattered across the Indian Ocean, opens up a range of surf spots suitable for all levels, gentle rollers for beginners to challenging barrels for advanced surfers. With the surf season stretching from March to October, surfers can enjoy consistent swells and the warm, clear waters that make the Maldives an ideal spot for both surfing and water based activities. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced surfer, the Maldives promises every surfer a slice of heaven.

Global Surf commits to your surf progress with daily analysis, professional photography, and evening video feedback sessions. All tailored to enhance your skills, ensuring each wave you catch is better than the last.

The Community:

The Global Surf Team pride themselves on community and building friendships that last longer than your trip. Together you will enjoy healthy and freshly prepared food to keep you well fuelled, you’ll share waves, relax with a yoga practice, rejuvenate in an ice bath, and hang out with peaceful serene views. At Global Surf, you become part of a community that loves surfing, values health, and enjoys discovering new places.

Onshore & Offshore Accommodation:

Your trip to the Maldives could be either on the sand or floating on the ocean surrounded by tropical waters. Global Surf’s live-aboard fleet hosts a luxury stay with each cabin designed to be a cosy retreat for relaxation and privacy complimented by spacious communal areas that encourage shared guest experiences. Either way comfort is their priority.

For those who prefer to have their feet firmly on the sand there’s private and luxurious surf resort options where you have access to the Maldives’ most coveted surf spots. Your accommodation is situated at the waters edge with panoramic views of the Indian ocean.

Beyond the waves, these resorts offer a myriad of leisure activities. Whether it’s snorkelling in the clear waters filled with marine life, participating in cultural tours to nearby islands, or simply lounging around for sunset, your time onshore promises as much adventure and relaxation as your time in the water.

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Sri Lanka: Surf, Culture & Community

Global Surf Lodge Kabalana delivers an all inclusive retreat that will provide you with a seamless surf experience from the moment you arrive. The 12 chalets, designed to feel like a quaint village are nestled just off the sun kissed shores of Kabalana in Southern Sri Lanka. Every day is filled with waves, good company and the magic of local coastal communities.

The Location:

Sri Lanka, often called the teardrop of the Indian Ocean, is a surfer’s paradise with its diverse landscapes, vibrant culture, and incredible surf spots.

In Kabalana Lodge, you’ll wake up to the sound of the ocean, which offers year-round swell and surf. The main season in the South runs from November to April, when the waters are at their clearest and the waves are consistently good.

Due to the convenient location, Global Surf are able to offer excursions that showcase the island’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Beyond the waves, guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of Sri Lanka’s ancient temples, verdant tea plantations, and the thrill of nature on safaris.

The Food & Accommodation:

Global Surf Lodge Kabalana is designed to be a home away from home for surfers and travellers, combining modern comfort with the charm of Sri Lankan culture. The lodge is designed as a village of 12 chalets, which features spacious rooms with air conditioning, private open-air bathrooms, and serene views – ensuring a restful recovery after a day out in the water.

There’s a variety of room options, from private suites for those seeking solitude to communal rooms where guests can mingle and meet likeminded people. Communal areas are thoughtfully designed and daily shared dinners take place under the stars.

You will be nourished with an all-inclusive spread spiced with the flavours of Sri Lanka and beyond. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included with a number of different options to choose from.

The Surf:

Kabalana itself is famous for the “A-Frame” spot aka “The Rock” a peak that offers both left and right breaks, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers, while nearby spots offer gentler waves for beginners. These guys also know a few secret spots too.

The team at Global Surf are passionate about taking your surfing to the next level, ensuring that your knowledge and understanding is taken beyond the waves. They set themselves apart with a number of theoretical sessions and individual feedback. There’s also different packages to choose from to suit your personal ability and progression. From newcomers to riding waves right through to advanced surfers looking to refine techniques.

All surfing sessions are guided by a professional team of ISA Certified coaches. From the famed A-Frame that provides both left and right breaks to the hidden gems that promise uncrowded waves, the Global Surf experience is tailored to you.

A Week in Heaven:

The Global Surf Lodge Kabalana offers a 7 day all-inclusive package designed to provide a hassle free experience. The package includes a weekly stay at the lodge, complete with daily breakfasts and dinners. Each guest will participate in guided surfing lessons, at three different levels, complemented by theoretical sessions and video analysis. These guys make sure you make the most of the consistent waves.

During the seven days there’s the opportunity to experience a Global Surf wellness day. Guiding you through breath work sessions, ice baths, yoga and meditation as well as your daily surf opportunity.