Winnifred Beach Surf Break

Winnifred Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 18.17° N 76.37° W

Issued: 6 am 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NE swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 28th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
1.7
ESE
8
0.5
NE
6
2.2
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
35
19
56
70
158
131
66
23
16
18
19
19
32
18
11
12
9
0
16
0
Wind (km/h)
30
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
9:26AM0.17m
10:33PM0.34m
10:11AM0.18m
11:03PM0.34m
Low Tide
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
4:59AM0.11m
3:08PM0.05m
5:31AM0.12m
3:44PM0.08m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
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
5:33
5:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
6
3
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
27
Feels °C
29
30
29
32
30
30
29
28
30
30
30
30
32
32
30
30
30
29
29
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
1.9
ESE
9
1.4
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
NE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
9
1.3
ESE
9
1.2
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1
ESE
8
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
1.7
ESE
9
Energy kJ
49
35
627
293
235
235
131
66
23
230
322
354
252
201
179
130
12
9
16
495
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
Energy kJ
19
56
70
99
16
18
19
19
32
18
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ESE
8
1.9
ESE
9
1.4
NE
7
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
8
0.4
NE
6
1.2
ESE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.7
ESE
8
1.8
ESE
9
2.2
ESE
9
Energy kJ
443
575
158
197
199
274
455
365
8
166
295
379
489
783
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
851
1074
405
683
1074
40
851
1074
29
808
1009
29
801
514
29
797
797
29
797
812
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Jamaica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Jamaica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
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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