Central Atolls Surf Trip: a liveaboard run into the heart of the Maldives, built around a surf-first rhythm, flexible routing, and zero-friction logistics. Expect consistent sessions, crystal-clear lagoons between surfs, and the kind of “wake up, surf, eat, repeat” flow that makes real progress inevitable.
Following the success of its first edition in 2026, Matt Jones, surf coach from The Surf Coach UK, returns to the Maldives for a second exclusive experience with Blue Ocean Maldives. This time, the journey will take place across the Central Atolls during a 10-day / 9-night surf trip designed to combine world-class waves with professional coaching and personal progression.
Throughout the trip, Matt will work closely with each surfer both in and out of the water, focusing on positioning, wave selection, timing, paddling, take-offs, technique, and overall performance. Video analysis and personalised feedback will be an important part of the coaching programme, allowing surfers to review their sessions, identify areas for improvement, and apply practical adjustments in the following surf.
With multiple surf sessions, professional guidance, and the opportunity to experience some of the Maldives’ most consistent and exciting reef breaks, the goal is simple: surf better, understand your surfing at a deeper level, and leave the Maldives with greater confidence, consistency, and technical progression.
About Matt Jones
Matt Jones is an experienced professional surf coach with over 30 years in surfing and nearly two decades dedicated to coaching. Based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Matt is a Level 2 Surf Coach and ISA-qualified competition judge, working with surfers of all abilities, from beginners to advanced and competitive surfers.
His coaching philosophy focuses on individual progression, technical development and building confidence in the water, combining in-water coaching with tools such as video analysis and personalised feedback. Matt has coached across the UK and internationally, including surf camps in the Canary Islands, Portugal and the Maldives.
Central Atolls Surf trip by The Surf Coach.