Jacmel surfForecast / South Coast / Haiti

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 29 May 2026 EDT
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Jacmel surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacmel sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Jacmel surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, SE swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (May 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacmel in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 29th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 29th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 3rd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
135
223
97
159
268
86
97
60
106
91
189
130
189
378
193
264
251
153
128
102
59
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
5
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
S
10
SE
5
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
5
E
10
SE
15
SE
5
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
0
SE
10
SE
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
8:35PM0.69m
9:16PM0.69m
9:58PM0.68m
10:41PM0.67m
11:24PM0.66m
00:03AM0.65m
00:35AM0.63m
Low Tide
12:24PM-0.10m
1:00PM-0.10m
1:38PM-0.09m
2:16PM-0.07m
2:54PM-0.04m
3:32PM-0.00m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:21
7:21
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
1
1
4
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
29
27
28
29
26
28
28
26
28
30
30
31
30
29
31
31
32
32
32
31
29
30
29
30
30
29
30
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
Energy kJ
127
165
86
60
63
113
193
135
159
99
33
59
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.8
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
7
Energy kJ
135
223
97
159
268
97
106
91
189
130
189
378
193
264
251
153
128
102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
Distance (km)
614
0
433
614
0
304
304
243
304
407
243
261
273
261
262
696
0
429
614
0
304
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti - South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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