Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 23 May 2026 +05
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Jailbreaks surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jailbreaks sea temperature is
29.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jailbreaks this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 28°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.1
W
8
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
18
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.1
S
18
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
14
1
S
14
1.2
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
249
192
177
157
443
625
813
926
800
778
768
1631
1571
1158
1016
735
309
229
395
577
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:58PM0.75m
7:13AM0.56m
7:02PM0.70m
9:16AM0.62m
8:14PM0.67m
10:30AM0.70m
9:22PM0.65m
11:16AM0.78m
10:18PM0.64m
11:52AM0.83m
11:03PM0.63m
12:24PM0.87m
11:42PM0.63m
Low Tide
10:46AM0.33m
00:56AM0.35m
12:03PM0.45m
2:22AM0.32m
2:29PM0.51m
3:25AM0.27m
4:21PM0.49m
4:11AM0.22m
5:23PM0.45m
4:48AM0.17m
6:05PM0.40m
5:22AM0.13m
6:39PM0.36m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
6:13
7
2
2
1
2
5
1
2
1
4
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
S
14
1.2
S
14
Energy kJ
121
143
192
167
113
171
211
813
926
800
778
522
1631
1571
1158
1016
735
309
222
395
577
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
18
1.3
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
11
1.3
W
9
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
S
18
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.5
W
7
0.4
SE
8
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
WNW
6
Energy kJ
257
249
35
34
35
443
625
216
38
263
180
768
14
42
29
27
25
281
229
172
66
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.7
S
19
0.5
SE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
39
50
31
59
86
109
174
68
24
22
365
28
4
34
32
35
58
156
134
18
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.4
W
9
0.5
SSW
4
1
W
8
1
W
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
1
W
7
1
W
7
1.3
WSW
5
1.3
W
6
0.8
SSW
4
Energy kJ
13
8
153
177
157
318
10
124
108
86
79
75
92
92
85
110
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
254
958
254
254
254
254
2249
959
998
998
959
282
959
959
959
958
959
398
398
254
588
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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Information about the Jailbreaks Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jailbreaks provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jailbreaks can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jailbreaks surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jailbreaks) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jailbreaks may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in North Male Atoll? If you are looking for accommodation near Jailbreaks, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Male Atoll, consider staying in Male which is 40 km (25 miles) away.

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