The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 04 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
28.0° 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 (Jan 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 7PM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 08) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 4th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 4th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 9th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ESE
1.2
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
SE
0.9
NE
0.7
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.7
SE
0.8
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)777776777777777777788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17815188864947414146569996839699188169146164178173
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
5
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
E
15
ENE
15
NE
10
E
20
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:57PM
0.19
10:59AM
0.38
10:52PM
0.20
11:38AM
0.35
11:53PM
0.21
12:14PM
0.32
1:03AM
0.22
12:46PM
0.28
2:23AM
0.24
1:15PM
0.25
3:45AM
0.26
1:43PM
0.21
4:55AM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
0.09
3:39AM
0.02
5:54PM
0.10
4:26AM
0.06
6:33PM
0.11
5:16AM
0.11
7:09PM
0.11
6:15AM
0.15
7:45PM
0.11
7:38AM
0.18
8:21PM
0.11
9:55AM
0.19
9:00PM
0.10
12:23PM
0.18
Sun
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37
Sunset5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--5:44--5:45--5:45--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
834110524-1-----------
Temp. °C252526262526252526262626262626262626262626
Feels °C (?)282927282626262728272527262627262827262627
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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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