Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm 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 most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 8AM. 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 Thursday (May 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 13th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed night, min 28°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri night, min 28°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tue
19
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.7
W
6
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
14
1.8
W
6
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.5
S
19
0.9
S
10
1
S
12
1.1
S
12
1.1
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
480
350
246
175
211
222
253
245
191
192
165
196
208
212
227
214
192
155
276
339
325
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
W
30
W
30
W
35
W
30
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
W
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:57PM0.97m
Low Tide
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
7:52AM-0.05m
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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
9
3
1
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
4
9
Temp °C
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
29
29
29
29
29
29
30
31
31
30
30
29
30
30
28
28
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
14
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
12
1
WSW
6
1.3
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
7
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
10
1
S
11
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
1
S
12
1.1
S
12
1.1
SSE
11
Energy kJ
480
350
246
175
98
222
253
136
85
140
118
196
208
212
227
214
156
153
276
339
325
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
10
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.9
NNW
6
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
7
0.6
N
7
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
15
31
49
86
131
73
208
85
191
192
165
68
72
52
32
110
120
87
268
198
209
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SW
14
0.5
S
9
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.4
SW
12
0.7
N
6
0.6
N
6
0.6
W
7
0.5
N
6
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
18
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
8
Energy kJ
1
27
55
122
121
107
167
39
113
34
39
35
39
30
35
19
192
155
57
56
69
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
7
1.7
W
6
1.5
W
6
1.7
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.6
W
6
1.8
W
6
1.4
NW
6
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
242
240
212
176
211
188
190
245
126
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
Distance (km)
959
762
747
670
670
954
1832
958
920
11
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
254
2249
2193
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
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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