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The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 31 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 1.1°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 Friday (Feb 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 6th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 6th Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 3rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Mon night, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.7
SE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
1.5
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.9
NE
2
NE
1.9
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)666666777888799988778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)523925261581921862444404533823183754434242911961348495
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
SW
20
SW
15
NW
35
NNW
40
NNW
35
N
40
N
40
N
40
NNE
35
NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
10
ENE
5
E
15
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscrossoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:35AM
0.40
8:10PM
0.20
9:15AM
0.40
8:56PM
0.22
9:51AM
0.38
9:41PM
0.24
10:23AM
0.36
10:27PM
0.26
10:52AM
0.33
11:14PM
0.26
11:17AM
0.29
12:07AM
0.26
11:37AM
0.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:15AM
-0.01
3:21PM
0.09
2:03AM
-0.00
3:53PM
0.09
2:49AM
0.02
4:24PM
0.10
3:32AM
0.05
4:52PM
0.10
4:16AM
0.09
5:18PM
0.11
5:01AM
0.12
5:44PM
0.11
5:53AM
0.15
6:10PM
0.10
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35-
Sunset--5:58--5:59--5:59--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252626242422212022222324252525252626252626
Feels °C (?)262624252016161416151821242525262628282626
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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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