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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 30 Jan 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Ranch this week:
The surf forecast for The Ranch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 31) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Ranch in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 31st Jan) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 2nd Feb) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Feb) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ranch over the next 12 days.
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tue 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 203 | 400 | 512 | 955 | 686 | 641 | 722 | 629 | 576 | 744 | 490 | 552 | 512 | 453 | 678 | 536 | 536 | 525 | 1027 | 603 | 747 | 1202 | 938 | 990 | 1012 | 705 | 1044 | 1012 | 705 | 606 | 690 | 537 | 454 | 443 | 423 | 370 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:56PM 0.25 | 10:38AM 0.38 | 10:51PM 0.27 | 11:13AM 0.35 | 11:52PM 0.29 | 11:48AM 0.31 | 1:03AM 0.29 | 12:26PM 0.26 | 2:26AM 0.30 | 1:11PM 0.21 | 3:55AM 0.31 | 2:25PM 0.17 | 5:12AM 0.32 | 4:06PM 0.15 | 6:13AM 0.34 | 5:30PM 0.14 | 7:03AM 0.35 | 6:29PM 0.15 | 7:45AM 0.36 | 7:15PM 0.17 | 8:23AM 0.36 | 7:54PM 0.19 | 8:55AM 0.36 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:36PM 0.10 | 3:47AM 0.05 | 5:09PM 0.10 | 4:39AM 0.09 | 5:44PM 0.10 | 5:40AM 0.13 | 6:23PM 0.09 | 7:00AM 0.16 | 7:08PM 0.08 | 8:59AM 0.18 | 8:02PM 0.07 | 11:27AM 0.16 | 9:09PM 0.06 | 12:55PM 0.13 | 10:20PM 0.04 | 1:40PM 0.11 | 11:23PM 0.03 | 2:13PM 0.09 | 12:18AM 0.01 | 2:42PM 0.09 | 1:04AM 0.01 | 3:07PM 0.09 | 1:46AM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tue 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 |
| Sunset | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 7 | 7 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 2 | - | 10 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Ranch Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Ranch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Ranch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Ranch 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 (The Ranch) 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 The Ranch 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 holiday in Jamaica? If you are looking for accommodation near The Ranch, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Jamaica, consider staying in Rocky Point which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Jamaica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Antonio which is 35 km (22 miles) away, New Kingston, Kingston and Half Way Tree.
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