James Point surfForecast / Eleuthera / Bahamas

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 EDT
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James Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's James Point sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for James Point this week:

The surf forecast for James Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at James Point in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 26th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for James Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun night, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
17
0.5
NE
16
0.6
NE
15
0.8
NE
14
0.8
NE
13
0.9
NE
13
0.8
NE
12
1
N
10
1
N
9
1.1
NNE
10
1.4
NNE
12
1.3
NNE
11
1.2
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
0.5
NE
10
0.9
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.9
NNE
9
1
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
127
176
285
250
286
217
186
176
214
512
419
292
235
130
51
169
117
92
148
159
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
N
15
ESE
5
SSW
5
NE
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SW
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SE
25
S
20
S
20
SSE
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:24PM0.98m
7:53AM0.95m
8:17PM1.03m
8:42AM0.95m
9:03PM1.06m
9:26AM0.95m
9:45PM1.09m
10:06AM0.95m
10:23PM1.10m
10:43AM0.94m
10:58PM1.10m
11:19AM0.94m
11:33PM1.09m
Low Tide
1:18PM0.30m
1:48AM0.28m
2:07PM0.28m
2:42AM0.26m
2:52PM0.27m
3:31AM0.24m
3:32PM0.27m
4:15AM0.24m
4:11PM0.27m
4:57AM0.25m
4:47PM0.28m
5:36AM0.27m
5:23PM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
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7:32
7:32
7:34
7:34
7:35
7:35
7:36
Temp °C
23
23
24
23
24
24
23
24
23
23
23
23
23
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
25
26
26
25
26
25
23
25
23
24
25
25
24
25
26
25
25
26
24
24
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.6
NE
15
0.8
NE
14
0.8
NE
13
0.9
NE
13
0.8
NE
12
1
N
10
1
N
9
1.1
NNE
10
1.4
NNE
12
1.3
NNE
11
1.2
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.9
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.9
NNE
9
1
NE
9
Energy kJ
38
21
176
285
250
286
217
186
176
214
512
419
292
235
130
26
169
117
92
148
159
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
17
0.5
NE
16
0.5
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
6
0.6
N
9
0.8
NE
12
0.7
NE
12
0.5
NNE
12
0.4
E
6
0.3
E
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
NE
10
0.3
SE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
N
5
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
Energy kJ
47
127
24
15
12
13
60
175
139
86
12
6
15
13
10
51
7
13
8
17
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.1
N
11
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.5
E
6
0.3
NE
12
0.1
SE
7
0.1
NE
15
0.1
NE
14
0.4
NE
12
0.1
SE
8
0.1
NW
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
NNW
5
Energy kJ
11
3
5
5
5
2
14
14
19
21
2
9
8
39
3
1
13
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
6
0.3
SE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
29
6
3
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
7
0
0
46
46
46
623
7
7
30
0
0
0
0
0
7
7
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Eleuthera - Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Bahamas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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Information about the James Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for James Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at James Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our James Point 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 (James Point) 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 James Point 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.

James Point is 52 km (32 miles) from the city of Rock Sound. If you plan a holiday in Eleuthera - Bahamas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rock Sound. Rock Sound has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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