Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 31 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
22.2° C
(Which is 2.2°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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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 (?)
0.6
SE
0.5
E
0.7
SSE
0.9
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.9
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)475555666667667777776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13241938627814894120116104759610885635933171261
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
25
SE
30
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
S
30
NNE
35
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononononononononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:21AM
0.28
6:56PM
0.23
7:25AM
0.29
7:05PM
0.23
8:25AM
0.30
7:12PM
0.23
9:23AM
0.30
7:14PM
0.24
10:22AM
0.30
7:03PM
0.25
11:25AM
0.30
6:19PM
0.27
12:42PM
0.29
5:52PM
0.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:17AM
0.12
1:53PM
0.07
1:43AM
0.08
2:35PM
0.12
2:12AM
0.04
3:14PM
0.16
2:43AM
0.01
3:51PM
0.20
3:16AM
-0.01
4:24PM
0.24
3:53AM
-0.01
4:49PM
0.26
4:33AM
-0.01
4:55PM
0.28
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Mon
06
Sunrise-7:11--7:09--7:07--7:07--7:05--7:05--7:03-
Sunset--7:37--7:37--7:37--7:38--7:38--7:39--7:39
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1--21111--1----4915--
Temp. °C222323222323222423232323222323231716161622
Feels °C (?)22212322212220242324242320242425141191017
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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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