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The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
27.2° 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 17th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
2.2
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.5
ESE
2.3
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
Period(s) (?)888887777778888899988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2262071701351107811173178173263441414650705864955811631500468
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
15
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
25
E
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
0.13
6:02AM
0.30
5:41PM
0.16
6:36AM
0.32
6:22PM
0.20
7:06AM
0.34
7:00PM
0.24
7:36AM
0.35
7:38PM
0.28
8:06AM
0.35
8:18PM
0.32
8:36AM
0.33
9:00PM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:09PM
0.11
10:15PM
0.08
1:09PM
0.11
11:17PM
0.07
1:20PM
0.11
12:07AM
0.06
1:37PM
0.10
12:53AM
0.06
1:56PM
0.10
1:38AM
0.06
2:19PM
0.09
2:24AM
0.07
2:45PM
0.07
3:12AM
0.08
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:15--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:09--
Sunset-6:13--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:15-
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
3-1--23-865-229434334
Temp. °C262625262625262625262626262626262626262626
Feels °C (?)282727282727272725272627252526252526252627
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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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