Jacmel surfForecast / South Coast / Haiti

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 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
27.2° 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacmel in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 25th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 27th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 28th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.6
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
SE
1
SE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
SE
1.3
ESE
1.1
SE
1.3
ESE
1.4
ESE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)766667777777778878777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3547512063618619115913514299159180113826067333743
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
NNW
5
S
5
S
0
SSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNW
10
S
0
NNE
0
SE
5
S
5
W
5
N
5
SW
10
SW
5
NW
0
SSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffglassonglassglasscross-
on
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on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15AM
0.64
5:35AM 12:56PM
0.61 0.51
5:48AM
0.57
3:07PM
0.52
5:59AM
0.53
4:32PM
0.54
6:09AM
0.49
5:43PM
0.56
6:18AM
0.48
6:47PM
0.59
6:27AM
0.47
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:17PM
-0.17
8:38PM
-0.14
11:47AM
0.51
9:47PM
-0.10
11:13AM
0.44
10:46PM
-0.04
11:24AM
0.35
11:36PM
0.05
11:46AM
0.25
12:22AM
0.14
12:12PM
0.16
1:04AM
0.24
12:41PM
0.08
Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45--6:43
Sunset7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:02--7:02--7:02--
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Rain (mm)
-1-33-28-95163263-12-
Temp. °C282528272528272527262527272427262527272527
Feels °C (?)302830282931292929282829292630282730292829
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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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