The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 04 Mar 2026 EST
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The Ranch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Ranch sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ranch this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 11th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ranch over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.3
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.3
ESE
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.4
ESE
2
ESE
1.7
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)999999999999888889999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6458598667915895546168096036458786164325245285167557059721020900
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
25
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ESE
25
ESE
15
ENE
25
ESE
25
E
20
E
30
ESE
30
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01PM
0.31
10:04AM
0.28
10:40PM
0.30
10:23AM
0.24
11:23PM
0.29
10:37AM
0.20
12:12AM
0.28
10:36AM
0.17
1:18AM
0.26
2:49AM
0.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:48PM
0.09
4:09AM
0.10
4:09PM
0.09
4:54AM
0.12
4:30PM
0.08
5:45AM
0.14
4:52PM
0.08
6:58AM
0.16
5:17PM
0.07
5:51PM
0.07
6:58PM
0.08
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:12--6:13--6:13-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
55--3-31-74-65342321-
Temp. °C252625262625252525252525262625262525262525
Feels °C (?)242625262726252626242526252626262425252325
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Information about the The Ranch Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Ranch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Ranch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Ranch 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 (The Ranch) 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 The Ranch 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 The Ranch, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Jamaica, consider staying in Rocky Point which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Jamaica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Antonio which is 35 km (22 miles) away, New Kingston, Kingston and Half Way Tree.

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