Makka
Makka (also known as Yallahs) is Jamaica's premier barrel—a heavy, hollow right that breaks over sharp reef near Kingston. This wave has hosted pro events and earned the respect of traveling surfers worldwide. The local crew is tight-knit and the wave demands skill, but when it's firing, it's Caribbean elite.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Yallahs area east of Kingston.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells and hurricane season.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
The Zoo
🦁 Bull Bay's heavy left • Fast tubular reef • Wild conditions
Bull Bay - Copa
🇯🇲 Jamaica's OG wave • Hollow reef wedges • Birthplace of JA surfing
Lighthouse
🏙️ Kingston's city surf • Consistent reef • Reef shark neighbors
Long Bay - Outback
🌴 Beyond Boston Bay • Hollow tubes • Less crowded power
Boston Bay
🇯🇲 Jamaica's surf hub • Jerk chicken capital • All levels welcome