Located on the Huvadhoo Atoll, Indian Ocean, Tiger Stripes is an excellent left hand reef break that offers up a powerful barrel. The waves here require a bit of skill to surf and break for up to 200 meters over a coral reef. This spot is open to a wide range of swells and works in many winds.
What are the best surf conditions for Tiger Stripes?
Gets good between waist high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard then step up as the size increases. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced level surfers. The surf here is very consistent (8/10) and will generally be uncrowded (3/10). The best winds are from the North or Northwest. The best swells are from the South, Southeast, or Southwest. Works on a mid tide best.
We recommend wearing boardshorts and a bikini here as water temperatures range between 29 and 27 year round. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
