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Zoo (Bull Bay) Surf Forecast / Jamaica / Jamaica
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Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Zoo (Bull Bay) (fresh winds from the SSE at Kingston/Norman Manley International Airport 8 km from Zoo (Bull Bay)).
1 h 8 min ago
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zoo (Bull Bay) this week:
The surf forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zoo (Bull Bay) in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 9th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 11th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 11th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zoo (Bull Bay) over the next 12 days.
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Swell Height Map |
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Sun 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Fri 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE | ESE |
| 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 168 | 256 | 412 | 809 | 917 | 798 | 629 | 528 | 537 | 574 | 595 | 488 | 512 | 645 | 567 | 390 | 323 | 331 | 372 | 336 | 328 | 267 | 336 | 331 | 403 | 537 | 454 | 477 | 716 | 591 | 577 | 764 | 644 | 684 | 948 | 827 |
ESE | ENE | E | E | ENE | ESE | ESE | ENE | ESE | E | E | ESE | ESE | ENE | SE | ESE | ENE | SE | ESE | NE | SE | ESE | ENE | ESE | ESE | ENE | ESE | ESE | E | ESE | ESE | ENE | ESE | ESE | E | ESE |
| cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
8:12PM 0.35 | 7:50AM 0.24 | 8:45PM 0.36 | 8:18AM 0.23 | 9:19PM 0.36 | 8:45AM 0.22 | 9:55PM 0.36 | 9:13AM 0.20 | 10:33PM 0.35 | 9:41AM 0.19 | 11:15PM 0.34 | 10:15AM 0.18 | 12:02AM 0.33 | 11:07AM 0.18 | 12:56AM 0.32 | 12:26PM 0.17 | 1:55AM 0.32 | 2:13PM 0.18 | 2:54AM 0.31 | 3:42PM 0.21 | 3:49AM 0.31 | 4:48PM 0.25 | 4:40AM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
2:35AM 0.11 | 1:50PM 0.05 | 3:15AM 0.12 | 2:15PM 0.05 | 3:55AM 0.12 | 2:43PM 0.05 | 4:38AM 0.13 | 3:11PM 0.05 | 5:25AM 0.14 | 3:42PM 0.06 | 6:20AM 0.15 | 4:18PM 0.07 | 7:25AM 0.15 | 5:04PM 0.09 | 8:31AM 0.15 | 6:06PM 0.10 | 9:23AM 0.13 | 7:32PM 0.12 | 10:03AM 0.11 | 9:04PM 0.12 | 10:40AM 0.09 | 10:27PM 0.12 | 11:15AM 0.06 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Copa (Bull Bay) which is 2 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Zoo (Bull Bay).New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Fri 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| risk thund- der | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | risk thund- der | clear | clear | risk thund- der | clear | rain shwrs | risk thund- der | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
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| - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 |
| 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zoo (Bull Bay) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zoo (Bull Bay) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zoo (Bull Bay) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zoo (Bull 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 (Zoo (Bull 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 Zoo (Bull 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.
Zoo (Bull Bay) is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Kingston. If you plan a holiday in Jamaica, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kingston. Kingston has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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