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Long Bay surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 15 May 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Long Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Long Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Long Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | |
267 | 294 | 316 | 300 | 286 | 286 | 193 | 212 | 235 | 261 | 309 | 228 | 346 | 365 | 207 | 136 | 133 | 224 | 135 | 213 | 187 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 8:31PM0.41m | 7:59AM0.21m | 9:22PM0.41m | 8:50AM0.19m | 10:16PM0.40m | 9:48AM0.17m | 11:12PM0.38m | 10:55AM0.16m | 00:12AM0.37m | 12:18PM0.16m | 1:13AM0.35m | 1:55PM0.18m | 2:13AM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM-0.01m | 3:13AM0.10m | 2:03PM-0.02m | 4:14AM0.09m | 2:50PM-0.02m | 5:18AM0.09m | 3:42PM-0.00m | 6:26AM0.09m | 4:39PM0.03m | 7:34AM0.09m | 5:46PM0.06m | 8:36AM0.09m | 7:05PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
 kJ | 2 | 294 | 316 | 300 | 286 | 286 | 193 | 212 | 235 | 261 | 309 | 228 | 217 | 207 | 207 | 136 | 133 | 145 | 12 | 135 | 128 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 7 | NE 13 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 46 | 36 | 39 | 35 | 30 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | NE 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 267 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | 346 | 365 | — | — | — | 224 | 135 | 213 | 187 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 663 | 785 | 38 | 678 | 1280 | 38 | 843 | 1004 | 38 | 799 | 816 | 38 | 681 | 808 | 38 | 799 | 1068 | 38 | 678 | 808 | 38 |
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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 16 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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