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Runaway Bay surfForecast / Jamaica / Jamaica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 30 May 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Runaway Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Runaway Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 5s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Runaway Bay in the next 12 days are 5ft 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 30th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 2nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 2nd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Runaway Bay over the next 12 days.
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 33 | 56 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 94 | 45 | 0 | 264 | 153 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 198 | 108 | 194 | 188 | 94 | 221 | 156 | 51 | 62 | 177 | 0 | 255 | 832 | 1349 | 686 | 651 | 759 | 773 | 617 | 335 | 463 | 572 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 11:45AM 0.69 | 12:54AM 1.12 | 1:09PM 0.69 | 1:51AM 1.08 | 2:43PM 0.72 | 2:45AM 1.02 | 4:04PM 0.82 | 3:33AM 0.98 | 5:03PM 0.89 | 4:15AM 0.95 | 5:48PM 0.98 | 4:53AM 0.89 | 6:24PM 1.05 | 5:27AM 0.82 | 6:57PM 1.08 | 6:02AM 0.79 | 7:30PM 1.12 | 6:37AM 0.75 | 8:04PM 1.12 | 7:11AM 0.72 | 8:39PM 1.12 | 7:46AM 0.69 | 9:16PM 1.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 5:40PM 0.23 | 7:57AM 0.39 | 6:45PM 0.36 | 8:56AM 0.39 | 7:59PM 0.49 | 9:45AM 0.39 | 9:16PM 0.56 | 10:25AM 0.36 | 10:30PM 0.59 | 10:56AM 0.33 | 11:33PM 0.59 | 11:24AM 0.3 | 12:27AM 0.59 | 11:51AM 0.26 | 1:13AM 0.52 | 12:19PM 0.2 | 1:53AM 0.49 | 12:50PM 0.13 | 2:31AM 0.46 | 1:24PM 0.1 | 3:09AM 0.46 | 1:58PM 0.1 | 3:48AM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | Monday 09 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | 0.2 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Temp. °F | 84 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 86 | 86 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 84 | 81 | 81 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 |
| Feels °F (?) | 84 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 88 | 84 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 73 | 77 | 72 | 81 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 82 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 86°F on Sun morning, min 79°F on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sun morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 86°F on Mon morning, min 79°F on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 3.4in), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 84°F on Thu morning, min 75°F on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the E by Sat night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 5.0in), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 81°F on Sun afternoon, min 77°F on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun night, light winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Runaway Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Runaway Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Runaway Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Runaway Bay 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 (Runaway Bay) 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 Runaway Bay 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 Runaway Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Jamaica, consider staying in Rio Bueno which is 15 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Jamaica where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ocho Rios which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Linstead, Mandeville and May Pen.
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