Jacmel Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Haiti – South Coast)

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Jacmel Surf Guide

Jacmel in Haiti - South Coast is an exposed point break that has very consistent surf. The best wind direction is from the north. The ideal swell direction from the southeast. Waves at the point are both lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Beware of - Rocks.

Jacmel Spot Info

Type:	Rating:
Point	2
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent	84°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Jacmel:

The best conditions reported for surf at Jacmel occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Jacmel (for consistent clean waves)?

novemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Jacmel with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of November. Clean surfable waves are typically found 36% of the time in November while 40% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 24% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

36%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

40%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

24%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Jacmel Location Map

Interactive Jacmel surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Jacmel is Port Au Prince International (Port-au-prince) Airport (PAP) in Haiti, which is 48 km (30 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Jacmel is Maria Montez International (Barahona) Airport (BRX) in Dominican Republic, 150 km (93 miles) away.

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Jacmel Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 10:33 Local Time

m, °C	Saturday 17
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (ft)	SE	SE	SE	SE
Period (s)	7	7	7	7
Wind (mph)
Wind State	on	on	on	glass

Jacmel Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.7 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Jacmel won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 84°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite