Jailbreaks surf break

Jailbreaks surfForecast / North Male Atoll / Maldives

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 08 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (+05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 12th 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 65mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.2
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
293
225
178
114
78
56
129
117
56
230
284
406
367
315
569
249
246
172
164
222
329
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
WNW
25
W
20
W
30
W
25
W
30
W
30
WNW
30
W
25
W
30
W
30
W
30
W
35
W
30
W
30
WNW
30
W
30
W
25
WNW
30
WNW
35
W
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
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
11:05PM0.69m
Low Tide
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
5:53PM0.38m
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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
3
8
15
13
3
13
2
4
4
7
4
2
1
1
7
3
1
3
1
2
4
Temp °C
29
28
29
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
28
29
29
29
29
29
30
29
30
30
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
30
29
28
29
27
29
29
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
NNW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
NW
5
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
S
18
0.7
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
1.2
S
14
1
SW
7
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SW
6
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
14
Energy kJ
293
225
178
26
16
23
129
117
56
230
284
406
367
315
569
99
246
68
106
222
329
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
S
9
0.1
SW
20
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
S
10
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
S
14
0.7
NNW
6
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
47
46
44
114
78
41
45
42
48
74
72
193
220
78
15
249
92
172
131
35
206
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
22
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.6
SW
14
0.1
E
8
0.7
SSE
10
0.3
S
18
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
100
88
85
46
42
56
19
9
46
47
197
62
82
169
1
102
55
78
164
77
167
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
5
1
NW
5
1
NW
5
0.9
WSW
5
1.1
NW
5
0.6
SW
5
1
W
5
1.3
W
5
1.2
W
5
1.3
W
5
1.3
W
5
1.2
W
5
1.3
W
6
1.3
W
6
1.5
W
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.5
W
6
1.1
NW
6
1.3
WNW
6
0.8
W
5
1.3
WNW
6
Energy kJ
49
49
57
36
74
19
51
86
80
95
93
80
105
105
160
96
154
72
111
33
113
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
7
11
588
254
588
670
670
670
588
747
747
684
954
776
684
958
958
670
954
762
684
Best forecast wave conditions in North Male Atoll
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Maldives
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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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