Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 14 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
30.0° 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 28°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
6
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.6
SSW
18
1.1
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
221
284
253
194
191
313
227
196
284
216
204
172
159
216
330
478
418
325
302
306
198
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
W
30
W
25
WNW
25
NW
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:57PM0.97m
2:13AM0.69m
3:37PM0.91m
2:59AM0.66m
Low Tide
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
7:52AM-0.05m
9:00PM0.33m
8:32AM0.00m
9:42PM0.34m
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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
6:12
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
6
3
1
12
3
2
1
Temp °C
29
29
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
27
28
28
29
30
30
31
29
30
30
30
29
29
29
29
29
29
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
10
0.9
S
13
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
S
12
0.9
S
11
1.1
S
11
1
S
11
1
S
10
1.1
S
11
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
1.1
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
Energy kJ
100
284
55
190
191
313
227
196
284
216
204
172
159
125
330
478
418
325
302
306
157
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
10
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
169
73
253
114
113
51
51
44
27
28
19
63
74
54
67
74
217
160
82
79
198
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SW
12
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
91
107
211
46
46
42
66
34
13
8
23
11
87
216
106
201
38
81
88
116
124
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
W
6
1.7
W
6
1.4
WSW
6
1.6
W
6
1.4
WNW
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.8
W
6
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.4
SSW
4
1.4
WSW
5
Energy kJ
221
221
170
194
155
43
39
21
8
3
8
108
80
6
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
670
954
958
959
7
254
958
398
254
254
254
254
2249
2193
998
2195
254
1137
1669
959
959
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
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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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