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Jailbreaks

Himmafushi, Maldives

🪸Sharp reef👥Crowded

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Jailbreaks is the Maldives' most uniquely named wave—a fun right-hander named after the prison on nearby Himmafushi Island. The wave offers consistent, workable conditions that appeal to intermediates and advanced surfers alike. Staying on the local island provides a budget-conscious Maldives experience, with guesthouses and local restaurants at a fraction of resort prices. Proof that you don't need a trust fund to surf the Maldives.

Jailbreaks surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.0mSE@10s

8km/h

1.0m@10s

8km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.9mSE@10s

11km/h

0.9m@10s

11km/h

Fri6

Fair

0.8mSE@10s

6km/h

0.8m@10s

6km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.8mSE@9s

7km/h

0.8m@9s

7km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.8mSE@10s

13km/h

0.8m@10s

13km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.8mSE@9s

12km/h

0.8m@9s

12km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.7mSE@9s

10km/h

0.7m@9s

10km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.6mSE@9s

10km/h

0.6m@9s

10km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.6mSE@9s

17km/h

0.6m@9s

17km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.3mSE@10s

14km/h

0.3m@10s

14km/h

Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 9 km/h · Tide at 8am (0.7m)

Swell

1.0m

SE(141°)

Score: 14/25

Period

10s

Mid-period swell

Score: 6/25

Wind

8km/h

ENE(62°)

Score: 13/25

Weather

28°C

0.0mm63%

First light 5:20amSunrise 5:50amSunset 5:47pmLast light 6:17pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.0m @10s SE outside window

Wind8 km/h ENE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:20am–1:43pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.3m

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°C

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2m1.0

sec

10s

swell

windkm/h

11g19

4g9

9g14

8g13

10g14

13g18

12g19

11g17

8g15

8g16

4g16

5g11

12g17

5g12

6g12

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9g14

9g16

9g14

11g22

12g21

10g20

15g21

17g23

12g24

12g20

11g20

13g20

12g20

13g22

7g22

6g25

11g28

12g28

11g30

10g27

10g26

11g26

11g28

18g26

17g32

17g34

17g30

17g26

17g30

15g34

14g34

14g26

12g21

tidem

2:30am0.5m

8:50am0.7m

3:45pm0.3m

10:30pm0.7m

4:15am0.4m

9:50am0.7m

4:20pm0.3m

5:10am0.4m

10:38am0.7m

5:00pm0.2m

5:55am0.3m

11:20am0.7m

5:36pm0.1m

6:30am0.3m

11:50am0.7m

6:03pm0.1m

12:42am0.9m

7:00am0.3m

12:16pm0.7m

6:36pm0.0m

1:12am0.9m

7:23am0.2m

12:45pm0.7m

6:56pm0.0m

1:36am0.9m

7:55am0.2m

1:15pm0.7m

7:30pm0.0m

2:03am0.9m

8:22am0.2m

1:45pm0.6m

7:45pm0.0m

2:30am0.8m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:30 am

Low · 0.45m

8:50 am

High · 0.66m

3:45 pm

Low · 0.32m

10:30 pm

High · 0.67m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction6/25

Swell Size14/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind13/25

Raw Score39/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

Adjusted Score44/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score44

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.0m @10s SE outside window

Wind8 km/h ENE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: S (185°)
Direction range: 160° - 210°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.90×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: W (280°)
Offshore range: 240° - 320°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.3m

Water temp

29°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Speedboat from Male or stay on Himmafushi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Jailbreaks?

Jailbreaks is a reef break in Himmafushi, Maldives, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Jailbreaks?

Jailbreaks picks up swell from the SSE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the S. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Jailbreaks?

A W wind is dead offshore at Jailbreaks, and anything from the WSW round to the NW keeps it clean. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Jailbreaks?

Jailbreaks is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.3m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Jailbreaks?

The most reliable run of swell at Jailbreaks comes Mar to Oct. SW monsoon season. Named after nearby prison.

How cold is the water at Jailbreaks?

The water at Jailbreaks averages around 29°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Jailbreaks good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (6/10) when it's on. Gets crowded. Shallow sections on the inside.

How do I get to Jailbreaks?

The nearest airport on our list is MLE. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $30 USD, but confirm with an operator). Speedboat from Male or stay on Himmafushi.