Winnifred Beach Surf Break

Winnifred Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.17° N 76.37° W

Issued: 6 am 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winnifred Beach sea temperature is
28.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Winnifred Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Winnifred Beach surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Winnifred Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Winnifred Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Winnifred Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) 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 2.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 24th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 28th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winnifred Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.9
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.5
NE
8
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
61
20
46
46
23
22
54
28
56
54
31
151
64
20
16
16
7
4
4
5
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
E
20
ESE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:31PM0.32m
5:20AM0.18m
7:07PM0.32m
6:05AM0.16m
7:42PM0.32m
6:48AM0.15m
8:18PM0.33m
7:27AM0.15m
8:53PM0.33m
8:06AM0.15m
9:28PM0.33m
8:46AM0.16m
10:02PM0.34m
Low Tide
10:59AM0.06m
1:25AM0.14m
11:32AM0.05m
2:08AM0.13m
12:07PM0.03m
2:44AM0.11m
12:43PM0.02m
3:18AM0.11m
1:20PM0.02m
3:51AM0.10m
1:57PM0.02m
4:25AM0.11m
2:33PM0.03m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
2
3
10
2
1
Temp °C
28
28
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
Feels °C
31
28
29
30
28
30
29
28
29
31
30
30
29
29
29
31
31
30
32
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
ESE
8
0.8
NE
6
1.5
ESE
8
0.5
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
1.9
ESE
10
1.5
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
1.3
ESE
8
0.6
NE
5
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
Energy kJ
136
133
202
157
46
302
22
54
655
378
300
280
151
64
215
16
261
404
304
309
316
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
8
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1
ESE
8
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
77
61
20
46
23
28
56
54
140
20
16
7
4
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
7
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
8
1.4
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
2.1
ESE
9
0.6
NE
6
1.3
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.4
NE
4
1.9
SE
9
Energy kJ
226
236
300
475
704
31
209
345
171
4
560
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
800
1074
42
683
962
29
851
1009
29
681
1074
40
851
1074
29
808
777
29
746
746
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Jamaica
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Jamaica
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
9
5
5
9
6
6
7
5
6
5
5
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Information about the Winnifred Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Winnifred Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Winnifred Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Winnifred Beach 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 (Winnifred Beach) 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 Winnifred Beach 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 Winnifred Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Jamaica, consider staying in Port Antonio which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Jamaica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Rocky Point which is 34 km (21 miles) away, New Kingston, Kingston and Half Way Tree.

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