Jamaica Beach surfForecast / Texas / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 20 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
26.2° 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 Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 24th May)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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)
1.1
SE
7
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.7
SE
5
1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
1.3
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
122
96
68
30
69
74
28
56
40
53
53
97
98
72
73
56
120
76
62
55
115
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
NE
20
ESE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
20
S
20
SE
20
SSE
20
WSW
25
ESE
20
S
20
S
20
SSE
10
SW
15
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
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
5:19AM0.27m
3:34PM0.26m
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
11:50AM0.20m
11:50PM0.03m
mod rain
clear
part cloud
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:08
8:08
8:09
8:10
8
6
9
11
3
6
16
8
5
2
4
3
2
Temp °C
26
25
25
25
26
26
27
27
26
27
26
27
25
26
26
28
28
27
28
28
26
26
26
26
27
27
26
28
28
28
28
27
26
25
27
28
30
28
27
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.7
SE
5
0.1
SW
4
0.9
SSE
6
0.3
SW
4
0.9
SE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1
SE
6
Energy kJ
122
30
49
28
1
53
3
56
120
76
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
4
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.5
S
5
1.1
SE
6
1.1
SSE
6
0.6
S
5
1
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.9
SSE
6
1.3
SE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.1
SE
5
1.3
SE
6
Energy kJ
96
68
14
69
74
18
56
40
53
97
98
72
73
62
55
115
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1311
0
1306
1311
1316
1306
1311
1328
1316
1311
41
1321
118
1572
1306
118
1413
819
1311
1316
819
Best forecast wave conditions in Texas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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