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Jamaica Surf Breaks
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-Septemberh |
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 |
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-Septemberh |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |