Surf Forecasts:
Jamaica Beach surf forecast from 15 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: No days rated 1★ or higher at Jamaica Beach in the next 16 days. The closest to surfable is Monday 16 Nov, 3AM (local time) – 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 16 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, E swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): None forecast at Jamaica Beach before Tuesday 1 Dec. Conditions stay below 1★ throughout, with swell peaking at 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s on Monday 16 Nov.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jamaica Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Jamaica Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Nov 16) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jamaica Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the E by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | Friday 20 | Saturday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 222 | 296 | 603 | 334 | 213 | 227 | 220 | 167 | 143 | 158 | 166 | 187 | 163 | 149 | 138 | 165 | 108 | 97 | 89 | 138 | 44 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:04AM0.34m | 2:16AM0.33m | 2:25AM0.31m | 12:45PM0.23m | 2:33AM0.30m | 2:42PM0.25m | 2:39AM0.29m | 4:07PM0.28m | 2:42AM0.29m | 5:18PM0.32m | 2:44AM0.30m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.05m | 6:07PM0.08m | 6:57PM0.10m | 10:48AM0.23m | 7:52PM0.14m | 10:04AM0.18m | 8:51PM0.17m | 10:11AM0.12m | 9:54PM0.21m | 10:36AM0.05m | 10:58PM0.25m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 53 | 12 | 15 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 81 | 334 | 213 | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 138 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 7 | E 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 222 | 296 | 603 | 74 | 35 | 227 | 220 | 167 | 143 | 158 | 166 | 187 | 163 | 149 | 138 | 165 | 108 | 97 | 89 | 68 | 44 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1311 | 1411 | 1306 | 1306 | 1409 | 1306 | 1306 | 1411 | 1306 | 1306 | 1405 | 1306 | 1311 | 1411 | 1306 | 1306 | 1411 | 1306 | 1306 | 1411 | 1306 |
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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.
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