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Jailbreaks: surf spot in Himmafushi

Coral reef.

Wave

Reef break, right-hander

Level

Advanced

Faces

E (offshore wind: W)

Best tide

all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)

Best season

Mar – Oct: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Water temperature

28–30°C (boardshorts)

Location

Himmafushi, Maldives (4.3077, 73.5781)

Other surf spots in Himmafushi

• Honky's: Reef break, left-hander, all levels, best tide: all tides
• Sultans: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: all tides
• Kadu: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: all tides
• Furana: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: low to mid

Places to stay near Jailbreaks

• Jail Break City (0.3 km away): Hotel
• Molar Wave (0.8 km away): Hotel
• Himmafushi Surfing Home (0.8 km away): Guesthouse
• Bito's GH (0.8 km away): Hotel
• Aloha Beach Inn (0.8 km away): Hotel
• Kanbili GH (0.8 km away): Hotel
• Thanburudhoo Maldives (0.8 km away): Hotel
• Sea Breeze View (0.8 km away): B&B

Surf schools near Jailbreaks

• Jails Surf Break Maldives (0.2 km away)
• Ninja's (5.3 km away)
• Lhohis Surf Point (6.2 km away)
• Extreme Maldives Water Sports (7.4 km away)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Jailbreaks?

Jailbreaks is in Himmafushi, where the best surf season is Mar – Oct (March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the W.

What wind is offshore at Jailbreaks?

Jailbreaks faces E, so wind from the W blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the E blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Jailbreaks?

The best tide at Jailbreaks is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Jailbreaks good for beginners?

Jailbreaks is for advanced surfers.

Where can I stay near Jailbreaks?

The nearest places to stay are Jail Break City (0.3 km away), Molar Wave (0.8 km away), Himmafushi Surfing Home (0.8 km away) and Bito's GH (0.8 km away). Swell Cabin lists 83 places to stay within 10 km of Himmafushi.

What is the surf forecast for Jailbreaks?

Swell Cabin rates Jailbreaks hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.

Himmafushi surf guide

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