Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 CDT
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Jamaica Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jamaica Beach sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jamaica Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Jamaica Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jamaica Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 19th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
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
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.1
SSE
1
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.4
SE
1.4
E
1
E
1.3
E
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
Period(s) (?)665666666666666765666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)778379120997512282587093103886838111465210610697
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
35
NNE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
E
30
E
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononononononononononononcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
0.27
6:02AM
0.30
5:56PM
0.27
7:09AM
0.33
6:02PM
0.27
8:15AM
0.36
6:06PM
0.27
9:23AM
0.37
6:06PM
0.29
10:35AM
0.38
5:55PM
0.31
11:54AM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:11PM
0.10
12:22AM
0.13
1:00PM
0.13
12:54AM
0.07
1:49PM
0.18
1:32AM
0.01
2:41PM
0.23
2:15AM
-0.05
3:35PM
0.27
3:02AM
-0.09
4:35PM
0.31
3:54AM
-0.10
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--6:50--6:48--
Sunset-7:45--7:45--7:45--7:46--7:46--7:47--7:49-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232424232324232323232322232323172323202021
Feels °C (?)22232122222423222421212123232691716141516
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Information about the Jamaica Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Jamaica Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jamaica Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jamaica 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 (Jamaica 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 Jamaica 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 vacation in Texas? If you are looking for accommodation near Jamaica Beach, camping, hotels and condos and appartments in Texas, consider staying in Galveston which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Other places in and around Texas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include La Marque which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Texas City, Dickinson and Alvin.

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