Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 CDT
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Jamaica Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jamaica Beach sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is 2.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jamaica Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Jamaica Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, near gales from the N by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
SSE
1
S
1.4
S
0.9
S
0.2
S
0.1
S
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
SSE
0.3
ESE
0.3
S
0.4
S
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)444566765554554443437
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76145012166410483432351411423469
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
25
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
55
N
45
N
35
N
30
NNE
25
ENE
20
ESE
25
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
15
SW
25
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:13PM 3:01AM
0.25 0.23
7:13PM
0.25
4:26AM
0.24
7:20PM
0.24
5:35AM
0.26
7:29PM
0.23
6:40AM
0.27
7:39PM
0.23
7:46AM
0.28
7:47PM
0.23
8:55AM
0.29
7:51PM
0.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:32AM
-0.03
1:24AM
0.23
12:13PM
-0.03
12:48AM
0.21
12:50PM
-0.02
1:01AM
0.17
1:27PM
-0.00
1:29AM
0.12
2:06PM
0.03
2:03AM
0.07
2:46PM
0.08
2:41AM
0.02
3:28PM
0.13
3:23AM
-0.03
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:31--7:30--7:28--7:26--7:26--7:24--7:24--
Sunset-7:27--7:28--7:28--7:29--7:29--7:30--7:30-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C20202021221810139111216171817181919202019
Feels °C (?)191919191980315611131514171716181717
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Information about the Jamaica Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jamaica Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jamaica Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jamaica Beach 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 (Jamaica Beach) 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 Jamaica Beach 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.

Are you planning a vacation in Texas? If you are looking for accommodation near Jamaica Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Texas, consider staying in Galveston which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Texas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Marque which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Texas City, Dickinson and Alvin.

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