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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 Sunday (Mar 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 29) at 7PM.
Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 31st Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Best Surf | 4PM (Mon 1st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 1st Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Ranch over the next 12 days.
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 9 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 251 | 266 | 233 | 188 | 100 | 191 | 180 | 319 | 365 | 226 | 270 | 263 | 242 | 258 | 242 | 177 | 181 | 120 | 121 | 102 | 108 | 102 | 169 | 292 | 300 | 414 | 512 | 587 | 665 | 759 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:20PM 0.30 | 10:07AM 0.17 | 12:17AM 0.29 | 10:23AM 0.15 | 1:32AM 0.29 | 2:58AM 0.29 | 2:09PM 0.13 | 4:12AM 0.31 | 4:14PM 0.16 | 5:10AM 0.34 | 5:23PM 0.20 | 5:59AM 0.36 | 6:17PM 0.25 | 6:43AM 0.37 | 7:05PM 0.30 | 7:23AM 0.36 | 7:52PM 0.35 | 8:02AM 0.34 | 8:38PM 0.38 | 8:40AM 0.30 | 9:25PM 0.39 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:00PM 0.05 | 6:10AM 0.14 | 4:29PM 0.05 | 7:52AM 0.14 | 5:10PM 0.05 | 6:13PM 0.06 | 11:32AM 0.12 | 7:55PM 0.07 | 11:47AM 0.11 | 9:39PM 0.08 | 12:13PM 0.10 | 10:59PM 0.07 | 12:41PM 0.09 | 12:05AM 0.07 | 1:10PM 0.08 | 1:04AM 0.07 | 1:41PM 0.06 | 2:01AM 0.07 | 2:11PM 0.05 | 2:57AM 0.08 | 2:43PM 0.04 | 3:54AM 0.09 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 |
Temp. °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. |
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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.