Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 11 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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jailbreaks this week:

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 Monday (May 11) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
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 53mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
11
1
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.4
SW
19
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
284
406
367
465
480
303
246
140
134
289
329
196
204
125
121
90
130
110
133
144
Wind (km/h)
35
W
35
WNW
30
W
30
W
30
W
30
W
25
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
30
W
35
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
9:04AM0.53m
8:41PM0.69m
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
Low Tide
1:43PM0.46m
3:48AM0.34m
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
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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mod rain
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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>
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
4
4
4
2
2
6
7
17
7
1
2
9
1
1
5
4
1
9
2
8
Temp °C
28
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
28
27
27
27
29
29
28
28
28
30
30
29
28
29
29
29
28
28
29
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
15
1.1
S
14
1.1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.9
S
13
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
N
6
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
11
Energy kJ
230
284
406
367
465
480
303
246
140
102
289
329
196
204
52
51
54
130
110
133
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
S
10
0.6
SW
14
0.6
NNW
6
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSE
10
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.8
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
N
6
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
Energy kJ
54
66
90
88
169
25
80
56
80
134
80
206
85
83
125
121
90
41
31
29
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.5
W
9
Energy kJ
48
197
193
174
7
15
32
55
122
79
107
46
45
120
61
53
25
96
80
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
5
1.5
W
6
1.3
WNW
6
1.4
W
6
1.5
W
6
1.3
WSW
6
1.4
W
6
1.4
W
6
1.4
W
6
1.4
W
6
1.5
W
6
1.5
W
6
1.4
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.6
W
5
0.8
WSW
5
0.5
W
6
0.9
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
5
0.7
W
5
Energy kJ
92
146
113
129
154
132
141
129
134
137
154
156
126
111
33
20
37
15
31
38
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
954
920
684
684
958
684
959
11
684
670
958
670
959
959
670
670
958
954
670
959
254
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
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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