The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 13 Jul 2025 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
29.1° 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 Sunday (Jul 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 18th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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

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Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thu
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
2
ESE
2.2
ESE
2
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.1
ESE
2.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)888877777788888889998888888888888999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4513312791971431321311531752633023824445356505606127427325304503802492272623193925005476926927668276766691050
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
10
E
20
E
20
E
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
25
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
25
E
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
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:44PM
0.37
10:33AM
0.22
11:18PM
0.36
11:34AM
0.24
11:54PM
0.34
12:43PM
0.26
12:32AM
0.30
2:01PM
0.28
1:14AM
0.27
3:21PM
0.30
2:08AM
0.22
4:36PM
0.33
3:17AM
0.19
5:41PM
0.35
4:35AM
0.16
6:37PM
0.37
5:47AM
0.15
7:28PM
0.38
6:47AM
0.16
8:14PM
0.39
7:40AM
0.17
8:57PM
0.39
8:27AM
0.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31AM
0.12
4:14PM
0.08
6:04AM
0.11
5:07PM
0.11
6:40AM
0.11
6:14PM
0.15
7:20AM
0.09
7:44PM
0.17
8:05AM
0.08
9:41PM
0.18
8:57AM
0.06
11:36PM
0.16
9:55AM
0.04
12:57AM
0.13
10:53AM
0.02
1:52AM
0.11
11:50AM
0.00
2:36AM
0.09
12:42PM
-0.01
3:15AM
0.09
1:31PM
-0.01
3:50AM
0.09
2:17PM
0.00
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thu
24
Sunrise-5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--6:44--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:40
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Rain (mm)
---------21--21------2------1-1113--
Temp. °C272827272727272828272828272728272828272828272728272828272828272828272828
Feels °C (?)303129302929292929292829282829282929292930292930292829292829292829282829

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

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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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