Surf Forecasts:
The Ranch surf forecast from 13 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 903 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ranch this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 14th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ranch over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 410 | 623 | 903 | 827 | 864 | 800 | 659 | 742 | 468 | 488 | 477 | 432 | 352 | 335 | 327 | 414 | 456 | 488 | 477 | 465 | 432 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:58AM0.18m | 8:31PM0.42m | 7:53AM0.16m | 9:22PM0.42m | 8:49AM0.16m | 10:13PM0.42m | 9:47AM0.16m | 11:03PM0.40m | 10:50AM0.17m | 11:52PM0.38m | 12:00PM0.19m | 00:40AM0.35m | 1:19PM0.21m | 1:26AM0.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:00PM-0.02m | 3:34AM0.09m | 1:49PM-0.03m | 4:27AM0.08m | 2:39PM-0.02m | 5:20AM0.08m | 3:31PM0.00m | 6:12AM0.09m | 4:24PM0.04m | 7:01AM0.10m | 5:22PM0.08m | 7:49AM0.10m | 6:29PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 864 | 800 | — | 742 | 468 | 2 | 477 | 432 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 477 | 465 | 432 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 9 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | 410 | 623 | 903 | 827 | — | — | 659 | — | — | 488 | — | — | 352 | 335 | 327 | 414 | 456 | 488 | — | — | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 797 | 387 | 60 | 775 | 387 | 60 | 775 | 387 | 42 | 143 | 387 | 42 | 763 | 616 | 60 | 763 | 387 | 136 | 775 | 387 | 60 |
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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 16 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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