Jacmel Surf Break

Lat Long: 18.22° N 72.54° W

Jacmel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacmel sea temperature is
29.4° C
1.1° 

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


Jacmel surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 543 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacmel in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 24th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
5
1.2
SE
6
1.9
SE
7
1.5
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.5
ESE
7
1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
191
105
50
89
77
109
61
32
35
41
92
362
277
437
329
255
179
237
89
135
101
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SSE
0
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
0
NW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
S
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
S
10
S
5
NE
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
2:16PM0.45m
11:13PM0.49m
6:35PM0.52m
6:57PM0.59m
7:31PM0.62m
8:00PM0.63m
8:21PM0.63m
8:33PM0.62m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.42m
7:31AM0.00m
8:24AM-0.05m
9:14AM-0.09m
10:01AM-0.11m
10:45AM-0.12m
11:24AM-0.13m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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6:24
6:24
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6:24
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6:24
6:26
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:27
7:27
7:27
7:27
 mm
6
1
2
3
2
1
1
7
Temp °C
30
30
27
30
29
27
30
29
27
29
29
27
29
30
27
30
30
28
30
30
27
Feels °C
32
31
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32
32
32
31
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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.

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