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Jamaica Surf Breaks
Lighthouse |
| Surf Location |
East: Near the Kingston Airport |
| Best Swell Direction |
East, Southeast |
| Best Tide |
Any |
| Best Wind Direction |
North, Northwest |
| Best Surf Season |
December-March, July-September |
| Wave Quality |
A short and hollow right is one of the best barrels on the island. There is also a longer left. Both can be chest high to a few feet overhead with big swells. |
| The Surfers |
Just some locals on the weekends |
| Boards |
Shortboard |
| Paddle Out |
Easy |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Bottom |
Reef, rocks, and sand |
| Watch Out For… |
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| Water Condition |
Clean |
Copa |
| Surf Location |
Southeast: Bull Bay outside of Kingston |
| Best Swell Direction |
East, Southeast |
| Best Tide |
Any |
| Best Wind Direction |
North, Northwest |
| Best Surf Season |
December-March, July-September |
| Wave Quality |
Long rides and big waves on a right reef break can be some of the best in Jamaica |
| The Surfers |
Just some locals |
| Boards |
Shortboard |
| Paddle Out |
Easy |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Bottom |
Reef |
| Watch Out For… |
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| Water Condition |
Clean |
Makka |
| Surf Location |
East: Outside of Kingston near Yallahs |
| Best Swell Direction |
East, Southeast |
| Best Tide |
Any |
| Best Wind Direction |
North, Northeast, Northwest |
| Best Surf Season |
December-March |
| Wave Quality |
The most consistent wave in Jamaica is a long left reef break and can be chest high up to triple overhead |
| The Surfers |
Only a few locals |
| Boards |
Shortboard |
| Paddle Out |
Moderate |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Bottom |
Reef, rocks, and sand |
| Watch Out For… |
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| Water Condition |
Clean |
Ranch |
| Surf Location |
Northeast |
| Best Swell Direction |
Northeast |
| Best Tide |
Any |
| Best Wind Direction |
South, Southwest |
| Best Surf Season |
December-March |
| Wave Quality |
There are actually four different breaks here and each is different depending on the conditions. In general, the waves are big and 100-yard rides are possible. |
| The Surfers |
Not too crowded |
| Boards |
Shortboard |
| Paddle Out |
Easy |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate to Advanced |
| Bottom |
Reef |
| Watch Out For… |
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| Water Condition |
Clean |
Boston Bay |
| Surf Location |
East: Near Port Antonio |
| Best Swell Direction |
Northeast |
| Best Tide |
Any |
| Best Wind Direction |
South |
| Best Surf Season |
December-March |
| Wave Quality |
This is not the best surf spot on the island, but it is one the most popular and the most beautiful. The cove has a right and a left on either side with an occasional A-frame. On the best days, the waves are chest high to a few feet overhead. |
| The Surfers |
There are usually people out, but it’s a mellow bunch |
| Boards |
Funboard |
| Paddle Out |
Easy |
| Skill Level |
Beginner to Intermediate |
| Bottom |
Reef |
| Watch Out For… |
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| Water Condition |
Clean |
Boston Bay, Jamaica - Surf Video
