Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 22 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 surf forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

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 1.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 23rd May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
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

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
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
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
7
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.3
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
1.2
SSW
18
1.8
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
257
394
325
257
249
192
167
198
443
632
813
926
800
778
940
1652
1571
1158
899
746
309
Wind (km/h)
30
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
30
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:05PM0.80m
5:13AM0.57m
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
Low Tide
9:56AM0.21m
11:33PM0.36m
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
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clear
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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
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6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:12
6:13
6:13
2
5
1
11
3
2
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
26
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
31
29
29
26
26
28
30
30
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
9
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
W
7
1.2
WNW
7
1
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
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
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
71
394
325
77
147
130
167
113
155
167
813
926
800
778
522
1652
1571
1158
899
746
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SE
8
0.9
SSW
18
1
S
18
1.2
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.7
S
19
1.2
SSW
18
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
S
13
Energy kJ
138
68
40
257
249
192
13
25
443
632
185
164
35
365
940
19
30
54
77
77
222
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SE
9
0.7
NW
8
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
21
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.6
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.7
NW
7
Energy kJ
201
40
57
37
35
34
86
109
174
68
45
77
42
33
4
42
9
11
25
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
7
1.7
W
7
1.5
W
7
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
1.1
WNW
8
1.3
W
8
0.4
SSW
5
0.6
SW
4
1.2
W
8
1.2
W
8
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
7
1.1
W
5
1
W
7
0.7
SW
5
0.5
SSW
4
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
257
295
236
3
8
17
155
198
7
12
201
187
141
134
59
93
23
11
35
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
959
254
959
0
958
254
254
254
254
2
958
959
959
959
959
959
958
398
398
958
398
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
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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