Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 03 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
26.1° C
(Which is 2.8°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 Thursday (May 07) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 7th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat morning).

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.3
SE
7
0.6
SE
4
0.8
SSE
4
1
SSE
5
1.2
S
5
1
S
5
1.1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SSE
7
1.1
SE
6
1.3
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
7
10
21
45
74
59
74
55
57
53
47
40
56
85
138
85
51
71
39
24
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSW
25
S
30
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
35
N
30
NE
20
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
SSW
10
W
15
SE
20
S
20
S
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:26AM0.34m
12:29PM0.33m
1:37PM0.33m
2:37PM0.33m
3:11PM0.32m
3:31PM0.31m
Low Tide
3:25AM-0.02m
4:06AM-0.00m
4:50AM0.01m
5:38AM0.02m
6:29AM0.04m
7:23AM0.06m
8:20AM0.09m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
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6:35
6:35
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
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7:57
7:57
7:58
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
2
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
22
21
22
23
23
24
25
24
25
25
25
19
23
23
24
25
24
27
27
26
25
19
17
18
20
20
23
24
23
26
26
28
14
22
21
25
27
26
29
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.2
S
7
1.3
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SSE
6
Energy kJ
1
7
6
1
2
31
53
47
40
56
4
138
85
51
71
39
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.1
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
S
6
0.6
SE
7
0.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
1
7
1
3
1
30
15
1
35
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.5
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.8
SSE
4
1
SSE
5
1.2
S
5
1
S
5
1.1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
0.6
NE
4
0.6
E
4
1.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
13
5
10
21
45
74
59
74
55
57
8
15
85
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
1320
1306
1311
1415
1306
1311
1325
1306
1311
1316
1306
1311
1415
1306
118
1316
279
16
794
1306
1311
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
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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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