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The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ranch this week:
The surf forecast for The Ranch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Apr 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 18th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 15th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ranch over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 337 | 169 | 393 | 183 | 97 | 92 | 75 | 31 | 9 | 25 | 30 | 47 | 55 | 55 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off |
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Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
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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 16 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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