Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 07 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
30.6° 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 1.2m 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 13th May)4ft (1.2m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
1
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.2
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
367
352
225
178
114
78
82
129
117
70
230
284
406
434
315
561
303
246
181
171
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
25
W
25
WNW
15
W
25
W
30
W
25
W
25
W
30
W
30
W
35
W
30
W
40
WSW
35
WNW
35
W
25
W
25
W
cross
cross
cross
cross
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:15PM0.79m
3:15AM0.57m
4:59PM0.75m
3:50AM0.52m
5:58PM0.72m
5:34AM0.48m
7:20PM0.69m
9:04AM0.53m
8:41PM0.69m
10:24AM0.64m
9:41PM0.69m
11:08AM0.76m
10:26PM0.69m
11:46AM0.87m
Low Tide
10:23PM0.39m
9:38AM0.21m
11:23PM0.43m
10:14AM0.29m
1:09AM0.45m
11:13AM0.39m
3:03AM0.40m
1:43PM0.46m
3:48AM0.34m
3:56PM0.46m
4:21AM0.26m
5:04PM0.42m
4:52AM0.17m
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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6:09
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
6:10
1
1
4
15
4
9
12
1
5
4
2
6
3
16
6
1
2
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
29
29
30
30
31
31
30
29
29
29
29
30
28
29
28
28
28
26
27
26
26
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
NNW
6
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
9
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
1
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.2
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SW
7
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
11
Energy kJ
309
367
352
225
178
27
42
41
129
117
70
230
284
406
434
315
561
303
91
104
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
15
0.6
S
15
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.3
N
6
0.8
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
153
150
65
46
44
114
78
56
21
13
39
45
90
193
86
80
6
56
246
181
106
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
SSE
9
0.4
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
SE
10
0.4
S
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
NNW
6
0.5
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.3
NNW
6
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
S
15
0.6
SSW
16
Energy kJ
70
55
64
88
85
46
51
82
45
44
11
69
197
7
176
169
15
90
80
116
171
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.9
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
1
NW
5
0.7
WSW
5
1
W
5
1
W
5
0.7
NW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
5
0.6
W
5
1.2
SSW
10
0.9
WSW
5
1.2
W
5
1.3
WSW
6
1.1
W
6
1
WNW
5
1.3
WSW
6
1.4
WSW
6
Energy kJ
21
27
42
51
53
19
46
51
23
26
38
38
17
248
44
74
98
72
55
117
132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
256
3
7
7
254
254
282
588
254
762
588
254
762
749
959
958
1137
958
2249
684
670
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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