Jacmel surfForecast / South Coast / Haiti

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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
28.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacmel in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 19th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 19th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.8
SE
1
ESE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
ESE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.1
E
0.1
E
0.1
E
Period(s) (?)766556557776555554677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11110345513043361123161814829341043111
Wind
(km/h)
0
N
5
S
10
SSE
5
NW
10
SSE
10
SSE
0
N
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNE
10
SSE
5
S
0
NNE
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
E
10
SE
10
SSE
0
NNE
10
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassononglassononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononglassononcrosscross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
0.77
5:17AM
0.63
11:16PM
0.77
12:43AM
0.76
2:09AM
0.74
3:10AM
0.71
3:43AM
0.66
11:50AM
0.52
4:04AM
0.62
2:18PM
0.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:04AM
0.62
2:23PM
-0.20
3:22PM
-0.20
4:27PM
-0.16
5:40PM
-0.11
6:59PM
-0.03
10:37AM
0.52
8:16PM
0.05
10:14AM
0.44
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
Sunrise-6:31--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:08--7:08
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
3135124142456197--1-1
Temp. °C262827252728262727262627252726252727252727
Feels °C (?)303130293030303029302830293029292928292929
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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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