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The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 24 Jan 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
27.8° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Jan 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 24th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 27th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 25th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night).

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Fri
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
E
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)777667778888888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)847050724511730223125019616814214016196685168643636
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
E
10
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NE
15
N
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:08AM
0.27
12:25PM
0.26
2:32AM
0.29
1:10PM
0.22
3:57AM
0.31
2:19PM
0.18
5:12AM
0.33
3:55PM
0.16
6:13AM
0.36
5:21PM
0.15
7:06AM
0.38
6:27PM
0.16
7:52AM
0.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:49AM
0.17
7:15PM
0.08
8:43AM
0.18
8:10PM
0.06
11:05AM
0.17
9:15PM
0.05
12:37PM
0.14
10:23PM
0.03
1:30PM
0.11
11:27PM
0.01
2:11PM
0.10
12:24AM
-0.01
2:48PM
0.09
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Fri
30
Sunrise-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
Sunset--5:53--5:54--5:54--5:55--5:57--5:57--5:58
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----121-1--171321225
Temp. °C252626262727262626262726262626252526252525
Feels °C (?)272828292828272627292726252627272728272524
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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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