Winnifred Beach surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 EST
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Winnifred Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Winnifred Beach sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Winnifred Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Winnifred Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 31st Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Mon night).

Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
1.4
NE
0.9
NE
0.5
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
2.1
NE
2.3
ENE
1.7
NE
2.3
NE
1.8
NE
1.6
NE
2.1
NE
1.9
NE
Period(s) (?)666656666666777887788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)80501536013956226604228162147492559320689340262502452
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
NE
10
E
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NE
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
30
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33AM
0.32
4:54PM
0.17
5:30AM
0.33
5:53PM
0.21
6:16AM
0.34
6:39PM
0.25
6:54AM
0.34
7:19PM
0.28
7:27AM
0.33
7:56PM
0.31
7:57AM
0.31
8:31PM
0.33
8:24AM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:57PM
0.07
11:43AM
0.09
10:20PM
0.07
12:21PM
0.08
11:26PM
0.07
12:52PM
0.08
12:21AM
0.08
1:19PM
0.07
1:10AM
0.08
1:45PM
0.07
1:55AM
0.09
2:08PM
0.07
2:38AM
0.10
Wed
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00
Sunset6:16--6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:17--6:17--
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Rain (mm)
31--12-3231811515731354185
Temp. °C252526262527262527262425252425252425252526
Feels °C (?)262627282929282830292626262525262226262627
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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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