Sandbank & picnic trips
Half-day sandbank trip
A strip of white sand in the middle of the lagoon, a short ride away. Simple, cheap and very Maldivian.
Pros
- Bikini-friendly
- Cheap
- Great photos
Cons
- No shade
- Popular sandbanks get busy
What the day looks like
Boat out in the morning or afternoon, 2–3 hours on the sandbank, snorkel gear usually available. Bring shade and water — there is none on the sand.
Weather right now
What's the sky doing over Malé
The five-day forecasts cover Malé and Kooddoo, the forecast point used for Gemanafushi. Weather varies between atolls: the forecast for Malé is not a reliable guide to conditions across the Maldives. Check the forecast for your destination before travelling.
When to go: seasons and monsoons →Seasons and monsoons in Malé
The Maldives swings between two monsoons rather than four seasons — one year at a glance:
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Dry — north-east monsoon (December to April)Rainy — south-west monsoon (May to October)November — change of monsoon
Live from the islands
- Kuredu Island beachLhaviyani Atoll
- Veligandu sunset beachNorth Ari Atoll
- Kandooma FushiSouth Malé Atoll
- Velaa island 24/7Noonu Atoll
Resort-run cameras, opened on the provider's site. Views change with weather and daylight.