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Winnifred Beach surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 19 Apr 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winnifred Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 23 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 57 | 98 | 83 | 124 | 131 | 86 | 35 | 56 | 36 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 11:20PM 0.37 | 10:47AM 0.17 | 12:25AM 0.35 | 12:03PM 0.15 | 1:38AM 0.33 | 1:53PM 0.15 | 2:53AM 0.32 | 3:42PM 0.17 | 3:58AM 0.32 | 4:56PM 0.21 | 4:51AM 0.32 | 5:49PM 0.25 | 5:35AM 0.31 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:28AM 0.11 | 4:46PM 0.03 | 7:55AM 0.10 | 5:50PM 0.05 | 9:18AM 0.10 | 7:16PM 0.08 | 10:16AM 0.09 | 8:49PM 0.10 | 11:02AM 0.08 | 10:12PM 0.11 | 11:38AM 0.08 | 11:20PM 0.12 | 12:07PM 0.07 | ||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | ||
| Sunset | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 15 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 3 | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | ||
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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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