Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 19 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
26.0° 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 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
282
200
153
178
96
76
62
56
66
69
77
77
74
97
126
87
130
49
40
69
42
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
SE
20
SE
20
SE
30
S
15
SSE
5
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSW
20
S
20
ENE
15
N
15
ESE
20
SSE
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-on
on
High Tide
11:58AM0.40m
1:00PM0.38m
1:50PM0.35m
2:26PM0.33m
11:11PM0.25m
2:52PM0.30m
1:43AM0.23m
3:11PM0.28m
3:41AM0.24m
3:25PM0.27m
Low Tide
4:45AM-0.12m
5:46AM-0.08m
6:51AM-0.02m
10:17PM0.24m
7:59AM0.04m
10:24PM0.19m
9:11AM0.10m
10:51PM0.13m
10:29AM0.16m
11:20PM0.08m
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
mod rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
1
11
3
1
2
1
3
3
1
7
6
14
5
1
15
9
2
Temp °C
26
26
27
26
26
25
26
26
27
26
27
26
26
26
27
27
28
27
25
27
26
27
27
28
29
30
26
27
25
27
27
28
28
28
27
26
26
29
30
27
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
8
0.8
SE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.9
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
178
6
39
87
130
49
40
69
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSE
7
1.4
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
7
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1
SSE
5
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
5
1.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
282
200
153
122
96
76
62
56
66
69
77
77
74
97
126
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
1311
1572
1306
41
1411
1306
1311
1411
1306
0
1317
1306
1311
1415
1306
1311
1633
1306
41
1413
1306
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
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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