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 best swell direction is from the southeast. The point breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. The location means that it never gets crowded. Take care of - Rocks.

Jacmel Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point2very consistent
28.7°C*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.

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:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 02:08 Local Time
TueWednesday 06
11PM2AM5AM8AM
Wave (m)
1.3
SE
1.4
SE
1.5
SE
1.4
SE
Period (s) 6 7 7 7
Wind (km/h)
15
5
0
5
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Swell History at Jacmel

Surf stats for Jacmel, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Jacmel

Wind stats for Jacmel, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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