The Ranch Surf Forecast

/ Jamaica (12 surf breaks) /

Jamaica (12 surf breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 16 Nov 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 29.2° 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 (Nov 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 20) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (EST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Sun 23rd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf	7AM (Sun 23rd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful	4AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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

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12 Days Hourly

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	ENE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Period(s) (?)	6	7	6	6	6	4	4	4	4	6	6	6	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	40	30	16	15	9	6	20	23	13	30	33	33	66	59	99	101	70	104	101	70	74
Wind (km/h)	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NNE	NE	E	NE	NE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		6:24PM 0.22		7:30AM 0.34	6:52PM 0.20		8:02AM 0.35		7:21PM 0.18	8:35AM 0.35		7:49PM 0.16	9:10AM 0.34		8:17PM 0.15	9:48AM 0.33		8:44PM 0.14	10:27AM 0.33		9:14PM 0.13
Low Tide / height (m)		1:28PM 0.14	12:26AM 0.06		2:12PM 0.12	12:48AM 0.05		2:53PM 0.11	1:14AM 0.03		3:34PM 0.10	1:41AM 0.02		4:16PM 0.10	2:10AM 0.02		5:02PM 0.10	2:41AM 0.02		5:52PM 0.11	3:12AM 0.03

	Sunday 16			Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22
Sunrise	6:09	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:13	-	-
Sunset	-	5:27	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:27	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	7	5	2	12	5	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	27	27	27	27	27	26	27	27	27	27	27	26	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	26
Feels °C (?)	28	28	29	28	28	27	26	27	27	28	28	26	28	28	27	28	26	27	28	28	26

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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.