The World’s Most Luxurious Surfing Event Is Just About to Kick Off

September 3, 2025

Among surf locations there’s one that stands out among the rest, especially when it comes to pure luxury: the Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy.

The event runs from September 4-11 at Sultans, one of the Maldives’ premier breaks. The contest organizers brand it as the “world’s most luxurious surfing event,” and it’s a hard point to argue. The Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is the backdrop, and only limited packages are available for would-be spectators, who can watch from one of the resort’s luxury yachts.

It’s long been one of those contests that competitors can’t stop talking about. The waves, of course, are spectacular, but it’s more than just the waves. The Inertia