Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 17 Apr 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
24.2° C
(Which is 2.6°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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1AM. 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 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 22nd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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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 (?)
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.3
SSE
1.4
E
0.9
E
1.1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.2
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SSE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)566667655665566778556
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10396776228914645669788788029210976118125687247
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
25
S
20
S
20
S
40
NNE
35
NE
30
ENE
20
E
30
E
25
E
25
SE
20
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
ESE
30
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:06PM
0.27
9:23AM
0.37
6:06PM
0.29
10:35AM
0.38
5:55PM
0.31
11:54AM
0.38
1:21PM
0.37
2:47PM
0.37
3:48PM
0.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:15AM
-0.05
3:35PM
0.27
3:02AM
-0.09
4:35PM
0.31
3:54AM
-0.10
4:53AM
-0.10
5:58AM
-0.08
7:11AM
-0.05
8:30AM
-0.02
Fri
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise--6:50--6:50--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:46--6:45
Sunset7:46--7:46--7:47--7:49--7:49--7:50--7:50--
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thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
part cloud
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light rain
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heavy rain
mod rain
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---14---125117--------
Temp. °C232324241816192220192121212223232324242325
Feels °C (?)21212524148141815162020202023222122222225
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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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