Jacmel surfForecast / South Coast / Haiti

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 09 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 1.1°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 (May 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 17th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
3
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2
ESE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
246
281
354
418
245
274
250
223
147
230
178
105
134
108
143
283
255
227
418
330
318
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
5
E
10
SE
15
SE
5
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
0
ENE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
N
5
SSE
15
SE
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:06AM0.60m
1:22PM0.48m
3:15AM0.58m
3:15PM0.52m
3:22AM0.56m
4:40PM0.59m
3:26AM0.55m
5:52PM0.67m
3:28AM0.57m
6:58PM0.75m
3:28AM0.60m
8:03PM0.80m
Low Tide
9:53AM0.45m
7:50PM0.24m
9:24AM0.35m
8:54PM0.32m
9:42AM0.22m
10:01PM0.40m
10:15AM0.08m
11:09PM0.49m
10:54AM-0.05m
00:18AM0.57m
11:38AM-0.17m
1:31AM0.64m
12:27PM-0.25m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:13
7:14
7:14
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
7:15
1
2
1
10
1
2
Temp °C
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
26
29
29
27
29
29
26
29
29
27
30
30
30
31
30
30
31
30
31
30
31
30
31
31
30
31
30
30
31
31
31
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
12
1.5
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
3
244
173
137
147
94
89
188
128
304
193
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
2
21
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
2
ESE
7
1.4
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
8
1.2
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.8
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.7
SE
8
Energy kJ
246
281
354
418
245
274
250
223
147
230
178
105
134
108
143
283
255
227
418
330
318
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
264
433
557
262
433
895
243
304
696
0
273
614
261
273
696
0
261
614
0
0
838
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti - South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
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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