Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 May 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
24.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jamaica Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Jamaica Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jamaica Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 7th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
62
60
62
46
57
59
53
37
60
57
49
73
93
60
69
42
19
39
26
27
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
S
15
NNE
30
NNE
25
ESE
20
ENE
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
5
NNW
10
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
15
NE
25
E
15
ESE
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:37PM0.33m
2:37PM0.33m
3:11PM0.32m
3:31PM0.31m
3:44PM0.30m
2:00AM0.24m
3:53PM0.29m
3:53AM0.26m
Low Tide
4:50AM0.01m
5:38AM0.02m
6:29AM0.04m
7:23AM0.06m
8:20AM0.09m
11:24PM0.22m
9:21AM0.12m
10:55PM0.17m
10:25AM0.16m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:30
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7:58
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
3
4
2
1
4
11
19
30
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
25
24
21
23
25
26
25
24
23
23
25
27
28
23
25
24
22
25
25
27
26
29
27
20
26
27
28
27
23
22
22
26
29
31
21
25
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SE
6
1
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.5
S
6
0.8
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
39
62
46
57
59
53
37
60
57
21
46
60
69
42
19
36
26
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.6
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.2
ENE
3
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
4
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
16
3
1
7
33
14
1
7
3
3
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
1.1
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
3
0.8
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.4
SW
5
1.1
NE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
E
4
0.6
E
5
Energy kJ
46
62
60
5
1
49
73
93
6
49
39
17
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1316
1306
1340
1317
1306
0
1332
708
1340
1415
1306
53
1411
1306
0
0
41
708
0
1306
1311
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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