Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
30.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jailbreaks in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 11th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 11th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 12th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)181817171616151414141313131214131313121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)157155235281310299276251248197180175106981502422462381619493
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
10
NW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
15
W
10
W
10
WNW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:33PM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:57AM
0.36
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00--5:58--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:10-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------5--123-----
Temp. °C282928282928282929282829282929282929282928
Feels °C (?)313232313130313131313133313232313232313231
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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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