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Long Bay surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 EST
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Long Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Long Bay sea temperature is
27.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Long Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Long Bay in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 15th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 18th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
1.2
ENE
1.1
NE
0.9
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)777777777766788888886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)423041497964626143359077961751361791331251037182
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
10
SE
5
E
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
E
10
NW
15
N
15
NE
15
ENE
10
E
10
NNE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
ENE
10
NW
15
N
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononglassglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:11PM
0.15
7:05AM
0.31
6:03PM
0.15
7:39AM
0.32
6:46PM
0.15
8:13AM
0.33
7:25PM
0.16
8:45AM
0.34
8:04PM
0.18
9:16AM
0.36
8:43PM
0.19
9:45AM
0.36
9:24PM
0.21
10:14AM
0.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:21PM
0.04
2:11PM
0.12
12:02AM
0.03
2:37PM
0.11
12:41AM
0.02
3:03PM
0.10
1:19AM
0.01
3:30PM
0.10
1:55AM
0.02
3:58PM
0.11
2:31AM
0.03
4:27PM
0.11
3:09AM
0.06
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39
Sunset5:47--5:47--5:49--5:50--5:50--5:51--5:51--
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-12-----15111--1215287
Temp. °C262426262427262426252527272526262526262525
Feels °C (?)282729282629282727262729302930302828282726
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Information about the Long Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Long Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Long Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Long Bay 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 (Long Bay) 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 Long Bay 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 holiday in Jamaica? If you are looking for accommodation near Long Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Jamaica, consider staying in Port Antonio which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Jamaica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rocky Point which is 24 km (15 miles) away, New Kingston, Kingston and Half Way Tree.

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