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The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 11 Feb 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
27.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ranch this week:

The surf forecast for The Ranch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 18th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 18th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 11th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NE
1.3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
ENE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)789988887766688888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3112344154152751971499978819888128117138199240240219204154
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
30
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:05AM
0.28
4:47PM
0.13
6:45AM
0.30
5:50PM
0.14
7:19AM
0.32
6:34PM
0.16
7:50AM
0.34
7:13PM
0.19
8:19AM
0.36
7:52PM
0.22
8:48AM
0.37
8:31PM
0.25
9:16AM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
0.12
10:49PM
0.05
2:03PM
0.11
11:42PM
0.04
2:16PM
0.11
12:26AM
0.03
2:33PM
0.11
1:08AM
0.02
2:52PM
0.11
1:47AM
0.03
3:14PM
0.11
2:28AM
0.04
3:37PM
0.10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
Sunrise-6:33--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--6:04--6:04--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:06--6:06
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------2210-1---2--
Temp. °C252524242524242525252525252526252626252626
Feels °C (?)222322242422222324262425242727262627282828
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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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