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Jamaica Beach Surf Forecast

Texas

Jamaica Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
3.55s
Wind
12mph
SSE / Gusts 20mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.7ft @ 4sSSE

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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.

JellyfishStrong currentsFlat conditionsShallow sandbarsBoat traffic

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s SSE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|Calm

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Jamaica Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jamaica Beach?
The current wave height at Jamaica Beach is 0-1ft with a 3.55s swell period. Wind is SSE at 12mph. Conditions are rated Very 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.