Jacmel Surf Break

Jacmel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.22° N 72.54° W

Issued: 1 pm 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacmel sea temperature is
28.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Jacmel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jacmel surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ESE swell with 429 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacmel this week:

The surf forecast for Jacmel over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacmel in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 9th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 14th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 16th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
2
2
0
3
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.9
ESE
7
1.5
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
54
18
16
35
38
38
43
40
52
77
143
301
347
276
225
352
358
285
397
231
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
0
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
E
10
SE
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
5
E
10
SE
15
SE
5
NNE
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
SE
10
SE
10
SE
5
ESE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:49PM0.50m
1:24AM0.53m
5:15PM0.60m
1:12AM0.56m
6:25PM0.69m
00:32AM0.60m
7:27PM0.75m
8:25PM0.79m
9:20PM0.79m
10:11PM0.76m
Low Tide
7:52PM0.43m
9:02AM0.01m
9:27PM0.53m
9:46AM-0.12m
11:39PM0.60m
10:34AM-0.24m
11:25AM-0.33m
12:19PM-0.37m
1:14PM-0.37m
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:25
7:25
7:25
7:27
7:27
 mm
5
1
2
7
3
Temp °C
29
26
28
28
26
28
29
26
29
29
27
30
30
27
29
30
27
29
30
27
29
Feels °C
31
30
31
31
30
31
32
30
31
31
31
31
31
30
32
33
32
32
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.7
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
1.4
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
28
54
14
13
22
47
221
156
203
215
225
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
6
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
7
Energy kJ
18
14
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.8
ESE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.9
ESE
7
1.5
SE
7
Energy kJ
62
18
16
35
38
38
43
40
52
77
143
301
347
276
225
352
358
285
397
231
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
Distance (km)
305
0
304
838
0
429
838
273
571
571
261
273
571
0
262
856
243
1036
859
0
433
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti - South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
6
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
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Information about the Jacmel Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jacmel provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacmel can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacmel 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 (Jacmel) 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 Jacmel 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.

Jacmel is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Jacmel. If you plan a holiday in Haiti - South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jacmel. Jacmel has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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