Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 25 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
23.7° C
(Which is 1.2°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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 1st May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SSE
5
1
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
1
ESE
4
1
SE
4
1.4
SE
6
1.7
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
17
21
22
28
56
63
83
103
165
125
100
78
47
34
38
40
110
200
117
57
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
S
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
30
E
30
E
30
SE
30
SE
30
S
15
SSW
35
N
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
off
High Tide
4:42PM0.30m
2:56AM0.26m
4:57PM0.28m
4:34AM0.27m
5:08PM0.27m
5:53AM0.30m
5:18PM0.26m
6:59AM0.32m
5:25PM0.26m
7:57AM0.33m
5:28PM0.27m
8:50AM0.34m
5:22PM0.27m
9:40AM0.35m
Low Tide
11:45PM0.22m
10:58AM0.07m
00:00AM0.16m
12:01PM0.12m
00:23AM0.11m
12:58PM0.16m
00:48AM0.06m
1:53PM0.20m
1:15AM0.03m
2:46PM0.24m
1:44AM-0.00m
3:41PM0.27m
2:14AM-0.02m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:39
6:37
6:37
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7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
Temp °C
25
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
25
24
23
23
24
25
25
25
22
27
26
26
25
25
25
24
24
25
25
22
27
27
25
22
21
23
23
24
28
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.1
E
6
1.4
SSE
7
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
22
17
1
165
78
47
34
22
117
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.2
SSW
5
Energy kJ
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
5
0.4
S
5
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.8
SSE
5
1
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
0.3
E
3
1
ESE
4
1
SE
4
1.4
SE
6
1.7
SSE
6
0.9
N
4
Energy kJ
7
7
21
22
28
56
63
83
103
100
125
100
1
38
40
110
200
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1414
1306
1311
1364
1306
1311
1415
1306
1311
1316
1306
1311
1316
1306
1311
1491
1306
1311
1411
118
1311
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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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