Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 25 May 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
26.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jamaica Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 28th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
1
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)
0.6
SE
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.7
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
1.4
SE
5
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
24
16
11
7
13
37
53
46
102
95
77
62
59
56
49
24
31
23
35
29
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
E
15
SE
10
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
25
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
W
10
SSE
25
NE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
3:25PM0.27m
5:19AM0.27m
3:34PM0.26m
6:38AM0.30m
3:37PM0.26m
7:39AM0.33m
3:25PM0.27m
8:30AM0.34m
9:13AM0.34m
9:54AM0.34m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.16m
11:20PM0.08m
11:50AM0.20m
11:50PM0.03m
1:14PM0.24m
00:20AM-0.01m
2:49PM0.27m
00:50AM-0.03m
1:22AM-0.05m
1:55AM-0.05m
2:31AM-0.05m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:09
8:10
8:10
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:13
1
8
3
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
25
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
25
25
26
26
26
27
27
26
28
28
26
26
27
28
28
28
27
28
27
29
25
28
25
29
28
28
28
28
27
31
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
5
1
SE
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.9
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
7
Energy kJ
19
2
16
11
7
53
2
3
62
59
56
49
24
31
23
35
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
8
0.1
SE
8
0.6
S
5
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SE
8
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
4
Energy kJ
1
3
18
4
9
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
2
0.7
ESE
5
0.7
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
1.4
SE
5
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
1
24
13
37
46
102
95
77
40
4
6
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
4
3
Distance (km)
1311
1193
1306
1311
1332
897
1311
1316
1306
1311
1316
1306
0
1316
1306
1311
1415
1306
1311
1393
1306
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
1
1
4
4
3
4
2
1
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
8
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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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