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Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 17 May 2026 +05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.8° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jailbreaks over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 9 | |
216 | 216 | 178 | 165 | 218 | 319 | 331 | 314 | 338 | 180 | 180 | 198 | 255 | 248 | 243 | 138 | 394 | 394 | 257 | 249 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | 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 | 1:39PM1.02m | 00:54AM0.70m | 2:17PM1.01m | 1:32AM0.70m | 2:57PM0.97m | 2:13AM0.69m | 3:37PM0.91m | 2:59AM0.66m | 4:20PM0.86m | 3:55AM0.61m | 5:05PM0.80m | 5:13AM0.57m | 5:58PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.32m | 7:13AM-0.07m | 8:22PM0.32m | 7:52AM-0.05m | 9:00PM0.33m | 8:32AM0.00m | 9:42PM0.34m | 9:13AM0.10m | 10:31PM0.36m | 9:56AM0.21m | 11:33PM0.36m | 10:46AM0.33m | 00:56AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — |
1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 6 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | W 6 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 216 | 216 | 64 | 165 | 218 | 319 | 331 | 314 | 338 | 180 | 180 | 157 | 219 | 228 | 144 | 140 | 394 | 169 | 206 | 195 | 192 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | N 6 | S 11 | N 6 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 40 | 38 | 178 | 19 | 216 | 107 | 201 | 65 | 44 | 88 | 129 | 198 | 125 | 122 | 243 | 90 | 67 | 394 | 257 | 249 | 53 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | N 6 | SW 16 | N 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SE 10 | SW 13 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 94 | 49 | 28 | 87 | 12 | 50 | 55 | 171 | 160 | 108 | 87 | 124 | 255 | 248 | 98 | 138 | 2 | 64 | 59 | 55 | 31 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 9 |
| kJ | 27 | 35 | — | 152 | 167 | 103 | 119 | 15 | 18 | 87 | 92 | 100 | 17 | 12 | 37 | 24 | 193 | — | — | — | 251 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 254 | 254 | 254 | 1051 | 2193 | 1092 | 0 | 1137 | 2193 | 958 | 959 | 684 | 958 | 957 | 959 | 684 | 256 | 684 | 0 | 0 | 670 |
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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.
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