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The Ranch surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 20 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 1.0°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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
2
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1
ESE
1.7
E
1.5
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)888888888887777677677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27021213811034129131325618514013376677953326462456470
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
25
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
N
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
5
ESE
15
E
10
NE
10
ENE
15
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
0.23
10:48AM
0.36
10:57PM
0.25
11:18AM
0.33
11:57PM
0.26
11:49AM
0.30
1:08AM
0.27
12:25PM
0.26
2:32AM
0.29
1:10PM
0.22
3:57AM
0.31
2:19PM
0.18
5:12AM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.12
3:52AM
0.07
5:25PM
0.11
4:38AM
0.10
5:56PM
0.11
5:33AM
0.14
6:32PM
0.10
6:49AM
0.17
7:15PM
0.08
8:43AM
0.18
8:10PM
0.06
11:05AM
0.17
9:15PM
0.05
12:37PM
0.14
Tue
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37
Sunset5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53--5:53--5:54--5:54--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
121----11----11------
Temp. °C262626262526262526262526262526262526262526
Feels °C (?)262628272729302729282729282729272829282829
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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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