Jacmel surfForecast / South Coast / Haiti

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
28.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacmel in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 5AM. 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 (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.5
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.3
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
13
68
59
119
84
135
75
102
118
99
90
210
205
218
255
260
284
210
240
179
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
SSE
0
NNE
10
S
10
S
5
NE
10
S
5
S
5
NNE
5
SSE
10
SSE
0
E
10
SSE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:21PM0.64m
4:47AM0.53m
7:19PM0.67m
4:50AM0.54m
8:12PM0.69m
9:02PM0.70m
9:53PM0.70m
10:48PM0.69m
11:51PM0.67m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.13m
00:22AM0.41m
11:44AM0.05m
1:15AM0.48m
12:13PM-0.00m
2:10AM0.54m
12:43PM-0.03m
1:17PM-0.04m
1:54PM-0.03m
2:35PM-0.01m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
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6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
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7:09
7:09
7:10
7:10
7:10
7:10
7:12
1
3
3
2
2
4
1
2
2
3
1
4
Temp °C
29
29
26
28
29
26
28
29
27
28
29
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
26
32
31
30
30
31
30
31
32
32
31
32
30
32
32
31
33
32
31
32
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
7
2
39
59
79
84
79
75
55
77
61
56
105
136
151
216
128
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.5
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.6
SE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.6
SE
7
1.3
SE
8
Energy kJ
13
68
119
135
102
118
99
90
210
205
218
255
260
284
210
240
179
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
290
273
0
102
273
0
264
273
0
102
557
0
304
557
243
304
514
243
273
614
261
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti - South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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