Jacmel Surf Break

Jacmel Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.22° N 72.54° W

Issued: 1 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacmel sea temperature is
28.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Jacmel surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ESE swell with 1,159 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) 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+)11PM (Wed 17th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 23rd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
3
1
0
3
1
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
2
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
SE
7
2
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
SE
7
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
SE
9
2.4
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
151
164
123
143
262
211
169
216
347
292
452
271
295
459
327
365
550
601
586
1147
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
20
SE
0
ENE
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
ENE
10
S
20
SE
5
E
10
SSE
20
SE
5
ESE
10
S
15
SSE
5
ESE
10
SSE
15
SE
5
E
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:33PM0.66m
7:25AM0.55m
00:03AM0.61m
9:28AM0.47m
00:27AM0.56m
11:34AM0.41m
00:46AM0.52m
1:42PM0.41m
1:00AM0.50m
3:52PM0.47m
1:07AM0.49m
5:44PM0.54m
00:54AM0.50m
Low Tide
3:03PM-0.25m
5:08AM0.54m
3:57PM-0.13m
6:05AM0.43m
4:50PM0.02m
6:57AM0.31m
5:45PM0.16m
7:45AM0.19m
6:48PM0.30m
8:28AM0.08m
8:29PM0.42m
9:08AM-0.01m
11:08PM0.49m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:27
7:27
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:29
 mm
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
30
30
27
29
30
27
30
30
28
30
30
28
29
30
27
Feels °C
33
31
31
32
30
31
32
31
29
31
31
30
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.8
SE
11
Energy kJ
119
99
155
112
116
160
244
145
269
160
284
286
698
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.5
SE
7
1.7
ESE
8
1.6
SE
8
2
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.7
SE
7
2
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
SE
7
2.1
ESE
8
2.1
ESE
8
1.9
SE
9
2.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
206
151
164
123
143
262
211
169
216
347
292
452
271
295
459
327
365
550
601
586
1147
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
4
Distance (km)
429
838
0
429
838
0
429
785
0
433
782
264
433
838
0
429
785
0
433
557
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti - South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Haiti
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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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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