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The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 07 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
28.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ranch this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 12th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
Period(s) (?)888887888888778888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)339291288191161147151135149125167100118163445335372352366344336
Wind
(km/h)
20
ESE
25
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
15
NE
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
0.15
11:26AM
0.38
11:11PM
0.15
12:18PM
0.36
12:30AM
0.16
1:08PM
0.33
2:02AM
0.19
1:57PM
0.30
3:31AM
0.22
2:44PM
0.27
4:41AM
0.25
3:29PM
0.25
5:30AM
0.28
4:12PM
0.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:45AM
0.01
6:49PM
0.09
4:37AM
0.05
7:44PM
0.10
5:35AM
0.09
8:34PM
0.11
6:48AM
0.14
9:17PM
0.11
8:26AM
0.17
9:51PM
0.11
10:14AM
0.18
10:20PM
0.10
11:45AM
0.18
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Sat
13
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26-
Sunset--5:29--5:29--5:29--5:29--5:30--5:30--5:30
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---753------61--1-2--
Temp. °C272727262727272727262727262727262727262727
Feels °C (?)272627272829292929282828282929282929282929
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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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