Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy 2025
On September 3, Taj Burrow became the first ever three-time winner of the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. He beat Mikey February in the grand final to cap off three days of competition in some of the best waves the event has ever seen.
Running for its 12 year from August 29 to September 5, this year’s SCT showcased legendary surfing talent, including South Africa’s Mikey “Freestyle” February; Frenchman Jeremy Flores; Brazilian heavy wave expert Jadson Andre; USA’s five-time world champion and first female gold-winning Olympian surfer Carissa Moore; Australia’s power-style expert Owen Wright; and Maldivian wildcard Ahmed “Ammaday” Agil.
In the finale, two surfers commenced in a tube duel. February caught seven waves to Burrow’s four, and both surfers had three excellent scores at the end. With a 9.10 and a 9.03, it was Burrow who led throughout. An 8.67 and a 9.10 ensued February was never far from first and, with a few minutes remaining, a storm loomed on the horizon. The wind then turned stiff offshore, and even after a week of big barrels, suddenly they’d never seen wider waves.
Burrow’s final pit for the week was a gem, but an 8.00 was no help. He kicked out in the channel, leaving February alone in the lineup chasing a 9.04. As the buzzer sounded, February snuck into one last long wall. Burrow’s resulting 8.17 fell short. Celebrations began on the back of the Princess as Burrow’s 18.13 scoreline narrowly shaded February’s 17.77 two-wave total.
Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy will return for its 13th year in 2025. Stay tuned for the latest updates.
Highlights
Tropicsurf Courses and Cruises
- Dream program for beginners
- Learn the essentials in the calm waters of Kuda Huraa’s lagoon before hitting the waves. No experience is required, though reasonable fitness is important. Advance from the lagoon to level two, which qualifies you to venture onto the breaks – in hopes of experiencing the thrill of gliding across your first wave.
- Daily surfs
- Daily boat trips take surfers to Kuda Huraa’s world-class waves. Your guide is also an expert coach, so be sure to ask if you’d like some tips to get you ripping sooner.
- Ride clinic and coaching
- Serious about taking your surfing to the next level? Tropicsurf’s 10-step program will increase your knowledge, confidence and wave count. Twenty years in the making, this is a well-known improvement program. Combined with some perfect Kuda Huraa surf, you’ll never get a better opportunity to rip harder.
Seaplane Surfing Safari
RIDE A SEAPLANE INTO THE HEART OF MALDIVIAN SURF WILDERNESS
- You’ll be on top of the world when you drop into a wave during your own customized surfing safari in the Indian Ocean. Board a seaplane with a team of expert guides to begin this exclusive Four Seasons Extraordinary Experience, available only at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Together, you’ll take flight and launch an epic quest to find your ultimate surfing destination. Circle strings of pearl-like islands before descending to ride perfect, empty waves in some of the Indian Ocean’s most pristine locations. Surf to your heart’s content, then paddle back to the plane for refreshments – or fly to the next break to catch a pushing tide. Go with the wind, chase the swell, savour the freedom and enjoy a journey into the heart of Maldivian surf wilderness before returning to Kuda Huraa in time for sundowners on the beach.
Hang ten with us
Adopt an ocean lifestyle at our Surf School run by professionals from Tropicsurf of Noosa, Australia. Learn in our lagoon with courses for guests ages 6 and older, or let loose on six quality breaks within a stone’s throw. Enjoy easy take-offs and long rides in some of the world’s most consistent and warmest swells, then head to the Surf Shack to store your board, watch the latest surfing movie or just hang out. The best waves occur year round for beginners and from April to October for experienced surfers.