Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 12 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
30.1° 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 Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 13th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 28°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.6
W
6
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
367
315
480
350
246
202
194
222
320
192
260
196
162
162
153
223
208
182
175
162
203
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
W
30
W
30
W
35
WNW
30
W
30
W
30
W
35
W
30
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
W
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:24AM0.64m
9:41PM0.69m
11:08AM0.76m
10:26PM0.69m
11:46AM0.87m
11:05PM0.69m
12:23PM0.95m
11:41PM0.69m
1:01PM1.01m
00:17AM0.70m
1:39PM1.02m
00:54AM0.70m
2:17PM1.01m
1:32AM0.70m
Low Tide
3:56PM0.46m
4:21AM0.26m
5:04PM0.42m
4:52AM0.17m
5:53PM0.38m
5:24AM0.08m
6:34PM0.34m
5:59AM-0.00m
7:11PM0.32m
6:35AM-0.05m
7:47PM0.32m
7:13AM-0.07m
8:22PM0.32m
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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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6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
5
3
11
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
Temp °C
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
29
28
28
27
28
29
30
28
29
27
27
30
30
30
31
31
31
31
30
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
11
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
N
6
0.9
S
10
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
Energy kJ
367
315
480
350
246
169
102
222
320
192
260
196
66
62
153
223
208
182
175
162
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
N
6
0.7
N
7
0.8
W
8
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
90
169
15
31
50
80
131
71
211
114
113
116
162
162
49
42
86
113
94
85
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSE
10
0.1
E
8
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSW
11
0.7
W
7
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.5
S
18
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
220
74
1
27
55
122
121
107
138
46
46
43
93
55
49
51
29
19
18
152
203
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
W
6
1.5
W
6
1.6
WSW
6
1.6
WSW
6
1.6
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.7
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.3
NW
6
0.8
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
134
162
201
212
187
202
194
193
219
190
169
128
40
30
22
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
670
2651
959
959
748
670
959
670
670
959
256
670
7
7
254
254
254
0
254
254
998
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
4
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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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