The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 24 Dec 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
28.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ranch this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 25th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, light winds from the E by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
1.2
ESE
1.9
NE
1.9
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
Period(s) (?)878778887777777787777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16539640725524811011312893139117917381998319915799105108
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
35
NE
30
NE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:18AM
0.20
12:34PM
0.32
1:41AM
0.23
1:16PM
0.30
3:05AM
0.26
2:05PM
0.27
4:18AM
0.30
3:05PM
0.23
5:21AM
0.34
4:12PM
0.20
6:17AM
0.37
5:20PM
0.18
7:10AM
0.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
0.12
5:30AM
0.13
7:38PM
0.12
6:48AM
0.16
8:19PM
0.10
8:34AM
0.18
9:04PM
0.08
10:31AM
0.18
9:53PM
0.05
12:06PM
0.16
10:43PM
0.02
1:16PM
0.13
11:35PM
-0.00
Wed
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35
Sunset5:35--5:36--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:38--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
310-------11-----51---
Temp. °C272626262626262526262526262626262526262526
Feels °C (?)262322222323252426272526262525262726262623
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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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