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Jacmel surfForecast / South Coast / Haiti
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacmel over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | |
4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 68 | 47 | 108 | 114 | 51 | 63 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:43AM0.66m | 11:50AM0.52m | 4:04AM0.62m | 2:18PM0.52m | 4:19AM0.57m | 3:56PM0.55m | 4:30AM0.54m | 5:15PM0.59m | 4:40AM0.53m | 6:21PM0.64m | 4:47AM0.53m | 7:19PM0.67m | 4:50AM0.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM-0.03m | 10:37AM0.52m | 8:16PM0.05m | 10:14AM0.44m | 9:27PM0.14m | 10:29AM0.33m | 10:30PM0.23m | 10:52AM0.23m | 11:27PM0.33m | 11:17AM0.13m | 00:22AM0.41m | 11:44AM0.05m | 1:15AM0.48m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — |
1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 29 | 56 | 65 | 51 | 63 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | SE 6 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 29 | 68 | 47 | 108 | 114 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 273 | 399 | 273 | 273 | 273 | 261 | 290 | 339 | 261 | 290 | 304 | 261 | 304 | 304 | 243 | 273 | 273 | 0 | 102 | 273 | 0 |
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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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