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Runaway Bay surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 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
28.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Runaway Bay in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 27th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runaway Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
0.4
ESE
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ESE
0.7
NE
0.7
ENE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)686677678875666668677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6519476959685444222220371368580492619394227
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
15
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
5
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
10
ESE
15
E
15
E
5
ESE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		glasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:21AM
0.20
1:31PM
0.32
2:09AM
0.22
2:21PM
0.32
3:38AM
0.26
3:11PM
0.32
4:42AM
0.30
4:01PM
0.31
5:34AM
0.34
4:51PM
0.31
6:23AM
0.38
5:42PM
0.29
7:11AM
0.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:00PM
0.16
6:02AM
0.14
8:46PM
0.15
7:27AM
0.16
9:26PM
0.13
8:57AM
0.18
10:04PM
0.10
10:17AM
0.18
10:43PM
0.07
11:27AM
0.17
11:25PM
0.04
12:29PM
0.15
12:09AM
0.00
Tue
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Sunrise--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24
Sunset5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30--5:30--
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------1-21--------
Temp. °C272628272528282627262627272628272628272628
Feels °C (?)272729282630303030282826272729282930292930
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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 12 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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