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Runaway Bay surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.3° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Runaway Bay in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runaway Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | |
61 | 25 | 37 | 50 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 43 | 19 | 54 | 57 | 20 | 63 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 8:17PM0.36m | 7:46AM0.27m | 8:49PM0.36m | 8:14AM0.25m | 9:23PM0.35m | 8:42AM0.23m | 9:59PM0.33m | 9:09AM0.21m | 10:39PM0.32m | 9:37AM0.19m | 11:24PM0.30m | 10:07AM0.18m | 00:15AM0.29m | 10:46AM0.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:31AM0.14m | 1:57PM0.05m | 3:10AM0.14m | 2:23PM0.04m | 3:49AM0.14m | 2:51PM0.04m | 4:31AM0.14m | 3:20PM0.05m | 5:19AM0.15m | 3:52PM0.06m | 6:19AM0.15m | 4:28PM0.08m | 7:35AM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | 6:31 |
4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 |
28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | — | E 5 | ESE 7 | — | E 5 | — | — | E 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | — |
 kJ | — | 25 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 5 | — | 13 | 5 | — | 17 | — | — | 15 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 20 | — | 12 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 20 | 4 | — | 20 | 4 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | E 4 | E 5 | — | E 8 | E 5 | — | ESE 8 | E 4 | — | — | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 |
| kJ | 61 | — | 37 | 50 | — | 9 | 22 | — | 8 | 43 | — | 54 | 57 | — | 63 | 18 | — | — | 51 | 16 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 506 | 83 | 83 | 661 | 83 | 736 | 506 | 736 | 770 | 708 | 77 | 754 | 506 | 77 | 754 | 506 | 77 | 778 | 506 | 77 | 754 |
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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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