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Bull Bay - Copa

St Andrew, Jamaica

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Bull Bay - Copa is Jamaica's original surf spot and the birthplace of Jamaican wave riding. The right-hand reef break produces neat, hollow wedges that have been ridden for decades by the tight-knit local crew. Respect is earned here through time in the water and aloha spirit.

Bull Bay - Copa surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.9mESE@7s

7km/h

0.9m@7s

7km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.6mESE@7s

5km/h

0.6m@7s

5km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.4mESE@7s

5km/h

0.4m@7s

5km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.3mESE@7s

3km/h

0.3m@7s

3km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.2mESE@6s

4km/h

0.2m@6s

4km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.1mESE@6s

5km/h

0.1m@6s

5km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.2mESE@9s

5km/h

0.2m@9s

5km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.9mSE@6s

5km/h

0.9m@6s

5km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.4mSE@8s

12km/h

1.4m@8s

12km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.6mS@7s

10km/h

0.6m@7s

10km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 2 km/h · PM 6 km/h · Tide at 6am (0.3m)

Swell

0.9m

ESE(119°)

Score: 12/25

Period

Short period

Score: 2/25

Wind

7km/h

SSE(150°)

Score: 15/25

Weather

26°C

1.0mm100%

First light 5:37amSunrise 6:07amSunset 5:33pmLast light 6:03pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

—

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @7s ESE outside window

Wind7 km/h SSE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 9:20am–2:20pm · through lowIdeal tide: mid

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

0g7

3g17

12g35

6g26

5g14

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4g23

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2g6

0g2

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4g54

tidem

6:10am0.3m

11:30am0.2m

5:30pm0.3m

7:00am0.3m

1:30pm0.2m

6:30pm0.3m

7:30am0.3m

2:30pm0.2m

6:30pm0.2m

8:30am0.3m

3:30pm0.2m

9:00am0.3m

4:30pm0.1m

9:30am0.3m

1:00am0.0m

10:30am0.3m

7:30pm0.1m

1:30am0.0m

11:00am0.3m

2:00am0.0m

11:30am0.3m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

6:10 am

High · 0.28m

11:30 am

Low · 0.18m

5:30 pm

High · 0.30m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction7/25

Swell Size12/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind15/25

Raw Score36/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score31/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score31

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.9m @7s ESE outside window

Wind7 km/h SSE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (157°)
Direction range: 120° - 195°
Size range: 0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: NNW (340°)
Offshore range: 295° - 25°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.6m - 1.5m

Water temp

27°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

4/10

Access: East of Kingston. Jamaica's original surf spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Bull Bay - Copa?

Bull Bay - Copa is a reef break in St Andrew, Jamaica, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Bull Bay - Copa?

Bull Bay - Copa picks up swell from the ESE round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSE. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Bull Bay - Copa?

A NNW wind is dead offshore at Bull Bay - Copa, and anything from the WNW round to the NNE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Bull Bay - Copa?

Bull Bay - Copa is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.6m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Bull Bay - Copa?

The most reliable run of swell at Bull Bay - Copa comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Winter swells. Jamaica's OG surf spot.

How cold is the water at Bull Bay - Copa?

The water at Bull Bay - Copa averages around 27°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Bull Bay - Copa good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Respect the local crew. Neat, hollow wedges.