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Runaway Bay surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 19 Jan 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
27.9° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Jan 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 19th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 21st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.6
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)8898888777777766510774
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)759673363522221872291135775444034181620346219
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
20
ESE
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
10
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:46AM
0.37
9:24PM
0.26
10:14AM
0.37
10:07PM
0.27
10:42AM
0.37
10:55PM
0.28
11:11AM
0.35
11:52PM
0.29
11:43AM
0.33
1:02AM
0.29
12:22PM
0.30
2:27AM
0.30
1:15PM
0.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:48AM
0.04
4:10PM
0.13
3:23AM
0.06
4:41PM
0.13
4:01AM
0.09
5:14PM
0.12
4:44AM
0.12
5:51PM
0.11
5:35AM
0.16
6:34PM
0.10
6:43AM
0.18
7:26PM
0.09
8:18AM
0.20
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43--6:43-
Sunset--5:54--5:55--5:55--5:57--5:57--5:58--5:59
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
3-----12---1-----1--1
Temp. °C252726252626252726252626252626252726252726
Feels °C (?)272727282828272726272928292627282828272828
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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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