Surf forecast for The Groynes

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Timezone:

America/Jamaica

Forecast updated:

13/09, 01:00

Wind: SN UNITY Atmos

(20260913 06z)

Waves: SN UNITY WAVE

(20260913 06z)

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Timeline

Today Tue 15/09

05:33 - 08:00

Best

Solid with calm offshore. Low tide, rising.

1.3m7.3 s(251 kJ)(ESE)

2 / 7 km/h(NNE)

0.1 → 0.1m

08:00 - 16:00

Solid with light cross-onshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.

1.2m7.4 s(240 kJ)(ESE)

12 / 21 km/h(SSE)

0.1 → 0.3m

16:00 - 18:31

Solid with moderate cross-onshore. High to mid tide, falling.

1.0m7.1 s(142 kJ)(SE)

Tomorrow Wed 16/09

Fun with light sideshore. Low to mid tide, rising.

1.1m7.0 s(168 kJ)(ESE)

14 / 22 km/h(E)

0.1 → 0.2m

10:00 - 13:00

Fun with light cross-onshore. Mid tide, rising.

1.1m7.0 s(184 kJ)(ESE)

16 / 28 km/h(ESE)

0.2 → 0.2m

15:00 - 17:00

Fun but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Rising to high tide, then falling.

0.9m6.9 s(120 kJ)(SE)

29 / 36 km/h(ESE)

0.3 → 0.3m

17:00 - 18:30

Fun with moderate sideshore. High to mid tide, falling.

1.0m6.8 s(134 kJ)(SE)

Thu 17/09

Fun with light sideshore. Low to mid tide, rising.

1.0m6.8 s(141 kJ)(SE)

14 / 23 km/h(E)

0.1 → 0.2m

12:00 - 15:00

Solid but blown out (moderate cross-onshore). Mid to high tide, rising.

1.1m5.8 s(125 kJ)(ESE)

28 / 38 km/h(ESE)

0.2 → 0.3m

15:00 - 18:00

Solid with moderate sideshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.

1.1m6.9 s(156 kJ)(SE)

23 / 32 km/h(ESE)

0.3 → 0.3m

The Groynes Surf Forecast Guide

The Groynes is a sand-bottomed break that formed after a line of groynes was installed to stop erosion from eating away the road around the large harbour. Those groynes trapped sand into tidy sandbars that suit all abilities. Watch for a few scattered rocks in the water.

When It Works

The Groynes draws swell from southeast (SE), and picks up anything on the east to south (E-S) window. SE swells tend to serve up the longer lefts, though the bars break both left and right. It works from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, and the sandbars make it moderately consistent.

Wind and Tide

Look for north (N) offshore wind to clean it up. The bars break through low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

The mellow sandbars make this a friendly spot for beginners finding their feet. Expect a moderately busy lineup when it's on.

Access

There's free roadside parking right by the break.

Surf spots near The Groynes

Copa

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Beach break, Reef break

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for The Groynes?

The Groynes is usually best with swell from east to south (E-S), ideally southeast (SE) around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, north (N) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot The Groynes?

The Groynes is a surf spot in Port Royal, Kingston St. John, Jamaica.

What is the surf break like at The Groynes?

Waves at The Groynes break left and right. The Groynes breaks over sand. Expect a moderate crowd.

What surfing skill level is The Groynes suitable for?

The Groynes can suit beginner surfers.

Is The Groynes beginner friendly for surfing?

Yes. The Groynes can suit beginner surfers when conditions are manageable.

How consistent is the surf at The Groynes?

The Groynes has moderate surf consistency for Kingston St. John, Jamaica.

Is there parking for surfing at The Groynes?

Parking around The Groynes: free parking and roadside parking.

What surf spots are near The Groynes?

Other nearby surf spots are Zoo, Lighthouse - Jamaica, Lighthouse, and Copa.

What swell direction works for surfing at The Groynes?

The Groynes can work with swell from east to south (E-S); southeast (SE) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at The Groynes?

The Groynes usually works with swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at The Groynes?

North (N) offshore wind is usually best at The Groynes.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at The Groynes?

North (N) is offshore at The Groynes.

What tide works best for surfing at The Groynes?

The Groynes can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

Surf forecast for The Groynes

Timeline

The Groynes Surf Forecast Guide

When It Works

Wind and Tide

Local Tips

Access

Surf spots near The Groynes

Frequently asked questions

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