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Jamaica Beach Surf Forecast, Texas

Texas

91st St Pier1-2ft61st Street1-2ft37th Street1-2ft
Jamaica Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.9s
Wind
15mph
SE / Gusts 23mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SSE wind around 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|9-14mph SSE
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 3-4ft and mostly poor with 17mph out of the SSE.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|12-17mph SSE
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Jamaica Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Jamaica Beach is a laid-back surf spot on Galveston Island along the upper Texas Gulf Coast, facing west into the shallow waters of West Bay, though it picks up rideable surf from Gulf swells wrapping around the island's southern shores. Waves here are typically small and mushy, shaped by the gently sloping sandy bottom and the low-energy swell environment of the northwestern Gulf of Mexico. It's a relaxed spot that's ideal for beginners and longboarders looking to practice on Texas's uncrowded coastline, with the best conditions arriving during fall tropical swell events.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Jamaica Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jamaica Beach?
The current wave height at Jamaica Beach is 1-2ft with a 4.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Jamaica Beach surf forecast?
Our Jamaica Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Jamaica Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Jamaica Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft SSE wind swell swell at 5s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Jamaica Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jamaica Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 5.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.