Long Bay - Outback
Long Bay - Outback is a more powerful option near Boston Bay—delivering hollow tubes and long rides when swells are running. Less crowded than the main spot, it rewards those willing to explore Jamaica's northeast coast.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Offshore range
- 150° - 210°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Portland parish. Near Boston Bay.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Powerful, beachy waves. Hollow tubes before long ride.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Boston Bay
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Makka
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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