Runaway Bay surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 EST
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Runaway Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Runaway Bay sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Runaway Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Runaway Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Runaway Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 14th May)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 14th May)2ft (0.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 19th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runaway Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.6
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.8
E
4
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
8
1
E
4
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
1.1
E
4
0.4
ESE
8
0.8
E
8
1.2
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.7
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
13
39
18
26
16
48
36
22
89
48
23
82
66
35
25
83
40
34
77
48
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
E
10
SSW
10
NE
20
ENE
10
SE
25
E
25
E
20
E
25
E
25
E
10
SE
25
E
25
E
15
ESE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:46AM0.32m
7:02PM0.38m
6:29AM0.31m
7:48PM0.41m
7:14AM0.29m
8:35PM0.42m
8:01AM0.27m
9:25PM0.41m
8:52AM0.25m
10:18PM0.40m
9:47AM0.24m
11:15PM0.39m
10:51AM0.22m
00:16AM0.37m
Low Tide
12:13PM0.04m
1:07AM0.14m
12:52PM0.01m
2:01AM0.13m
1:35PM-0.01m
2:56AM0.12m
2:20PM-0.02m
3:53AM0.11m
3:09PM-0.02m
4:54AM0.11m
4:03PM0.00m
6:00AM0.12m
5:01PM0.03m
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:35
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:34
6:35
6:35
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:37
2
2
1
7
7
Temp °C
27
28
26
28
29
26
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
26
30
30
29
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
28
28
30
28
29
30
28
29
30
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.6
E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.6
E
5
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
E
11
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
19
11
39
18
11
16
5
22
3
3
23
3
35
24
35
24
23
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
ESE
8
0.2
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
12
0.5
ENE
7
0.5
E
8
Energy kJ
9
4
12
10
11
5
6
3
29
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
6
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
4
0.6
E
8
1
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
8
1.1
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.8
E
8
1.2
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.7
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
Energy kJ
13
26
48
36
14
89
48
14
82
66
33
25
83
40
34
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
770
409
0
754
506
77
754
506
77
865
506
0
900
506
0
865
506
0
865
409
103
Best forecast wave conditions in Jamaica
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Jamaica
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
4
5
5
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Runaway Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Runaway Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Runaway Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Runaway Bay 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 (Runaway Bay) 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 Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Jamaica, consider staying in Rio Bueno which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Jamaica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ocho Rios which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Linstead, Mandeville and May Pen.

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