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Makka

St Thomas, Jamaica

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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.

Makka surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.0mESE@7s

7km/h

1.0m@7s

7km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.7mESE@7s

4km/h

0.7m@7s

4km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.5mESE@7s

3km/h

0.5m@7s

3km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.3mESE@7s

5km/h

0.3m@7s

5km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.2mESE@6s

4km/h

0.2m@6s

4km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.2mESE@8s

6km/h

0.2m@8s

6km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.3mESE@8s

5km/h

0.3m@8s

5km/h

Wed11

Poor

1.0mSE@7s

9km/h

1.0m@7s

9km/h

Thu12

Poor

1.8mSE@8s

16km/h

1.8m@8s

16km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.9mSE@8s

12km/h

0.9m@8s

12km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 9 km/h · PM 5 km/h · Tide at 5pm (0.3m)

Swell

1.0m

ESE(120°)

Score: 3/25

Period

Short period

Score: 2/25

Wind

7km/h

E(92°)

Score: 17/25

Weather

25°C

0.8mm100%

First light 5:36amSunrise 6:06amSunset 5:32pmLast light 6:02pm

Windswell

0.1m@1s

Secondary

—

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.0m @7s ESE in window

Wind7 km/h E onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 9:20am–2:15pm · through lowIdeal tide: mid

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swell

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8g16

9g21

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2g6

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tidem

6:10am0.3m

11:30am0.2m

5:50pm0.3m

7:00am0.3m

1:30pm0.2m

6:30pm0.3m

7:30am0.3m

2:30pm0.2m

6:30pm0.2m

1:00am0.1m

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3:30pm0.2m

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4:30pm0.1m

1:00am0.1m

9:30am0.3m

1:00am0.0m

10:30am0.3m

7:30pm0.1m

11:00am0.3m

1:30am0.0m

12:00pm0.3m

Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

6:10 am

High · 0.28m

11:30 am

Low · 0.18m

5:50 pm

High · 0.31m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction15/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind17/25

Raw Score37/100

Adjustments

💨 Gusty Wind-5

📉 Undersized Swell-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score22/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score22

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.0m @7s ESE in window

Wind7 km/h E onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SE (135°)
Direction range: 90° - 180°
Size range: 1.2m - 3m
Ideal size: 2m - 2.6m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: N (0°)
Offshore range: 315° - 45°

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Makka?

Makka is a reef break in St Thomas, Jamaica, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Makka?

Makka picks up swell from the E round to the S, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SE. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. 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 Makka?

A N wind is dead offshore at Makka, and anything from the NW round to the NE 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 Makka?

Makka 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 Makka?

The most reliable run of swell at Makka comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Winter swells and hurricane season.

How cold is the water at Makka?

The water at Makka 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.