ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton beach forecast: weather, water & waves
Kingston, JM · Jamaica, Jamaica · 17.964, -76.793
Updated : moderate seaweed, beach grade B-, sea 85°F.
Veabird's call
Saturday at B is the best of the stretch, with 85°F water and 4.3 ft waves.
February and March grade A- and February is lowest for seaweed, with Mello Vibes Nov 28, 3 mi away.
Grades from Veabird's beach forecast; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 12, 18:00 UTC.
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Questions about ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Does Kingston get sargassum (seaweed)?
Only a little in most years. At ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton the typical-year risk stays low, even around July, the usual peak (moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach in an estimated 16% of weeks). Landings vary by year, wind and currents.
How warm is the water at ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
About 85°F in November. The sea is warmest in September and October (about 87°F) and coolest in February and March (about 82°F).
When is the best time to visit ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton?
For warm water and dry weather, aim for January, February, March, July and December. July is usually the quietest of those, with about 8 rainy days and a sea near 85°F.
When is hurricane season at ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, and how often do storms hit?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November and peaks around September. A tropical storm passed within 86 miles of ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in 14 of the 55 seasons from 1971 to 2025, and a hurricane within 58 miles in 9. The riskiest stretch is around August 27, when the chance of a storm passing in any one week is about 2%; across all of September it is about 8%. Flexible bookings and travel insurance help in the peak weeks.
What guests say about ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Guests like Friendly staff · Clean and peaceful environment · Great location for views
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- Cleanliness
9.6 - Service
10.0 - Location
9.7 - Room Quality
9.6 - Amenities
8.6 - Value for Money
9.1 - Food and Beverage
8.6 - Overall Experience
10.0
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Sargassum season at ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Low sargassum risk year-round at ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton: even around July, the usual peak, Veabird estimates moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach in about 16% of weeks. Actual landings vary a lot by year, wind and currents; check the live conditions above.
Estimated share of weeks in each month with moderate or heavier seaweed on the beach. Veabird takes the landing season seen on Quintana Roo's beaches (a Puerto Morelos beach camera, 2015–2020, and the Mexican Navy's beach alerts, 2022–2026), the nearest coast with a multi-year beach record (this one has none), and scales it by how often NOAA AOML satellites see notable seaweed within about 20 km of this stretch of coast: 13% of weeks here on average, against 54% off Quintana Roo, so 24% of that season. The satellite share (2016–2024, the top fifth of all coast-weeks, adjusted for this beach's exposure of 5%) measures seaweed offshore, not on the sand: off the Riviera Maya it reads high even in winter, when little lands. Very low under 10%, Low 10–24%, Moderate 25–44%, High 45–69%, Very high 70%+. Beach faces 185°; onshore winds from that direction push seaweed ashore. Satellite sargassum data: USF Optical Oceanography Lab (Sargassum Watch System) via NOAA AOML. The satellite record as open data.
Jamaica month by month
Typical weather, water temperature, seaweed and crowds for every month: the best time to visit Jamaica.
Weather, water & seaweed by month at ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Average highs run from about 84°F in December to 91°F in August. The sea is warmest in September and October (about 87°F) and coolest in February and March (about 82°F). January is usually the driest, with about 6 rainy days; October is the wettest, with about 16 rainy days.
| Month | Avg high | Sea | Rainy days | Sargassum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85°F | 83°F | 6 | Very low |
| Feb | 85°F | 82°F | 7 | Very low |
| Mar | 85°F | 82°F | 8 | Very low |
| Apr | 86°F | 83°F | 10 | Very low |
| May | 88°F | 84°F | 10 | Low |
| Jun | 88°F | 84°F | 9 | Low |
| Jul | 90°F | 85°F | 8 | Low |
| Aug | 91°F | 86°F | 10 | Low |
| Sep | 90°F | 87°F | 12 | Very low |
| Oct | 87°F | 87°F | 16 | Very low |
| Nov | 85°F | 85°F | 12 | Very low |
| Dec | 84°F | 83°F | 7 | Very low |
Monthly averages from 6 years of ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo) for this area's 0.5° grid cell; rainy days have at least 1 mm (0.04 in). Sargassum is the typical-year estimate described above. Any given year can differ.
Cleanup & barriers
- Offshore barriers
- None
- Public cleanup
- NEPA / parish councils; limited public beach programs
- Resort crews
- All-inclusive crews rake private frontage daily
- Typical clearing time
- Same morning at resorts; public beaches slower
Safety notes
US State Dept: Jamaica, Level 3 (reconsider travel) due to crime — verify
- Violent crime is high in parts of Kingston and Montego Bay; stay in resort zones and use licensed transport (JUTA/JCAL)
- Some neighborhoods are off-limits to US government staff
- Emergency medical care outside Kingston/Mo Bay is limited
Check official advisories and local flags before swimming. Decomposing sargassum releases hydrogen sulfide; avoid heavy piles.
Things to do near Kingston, JM
- Dunn's River Falls
- Seven Mile Beach & Rick's Café (Negril)
- Blue Lagoon (Port Antonio)
- Martha Brae rafting
- Blue Mountains coffee
- YS Falls & Pelican Bar
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Nearest airports
- Norman Manley Intl (Kingston) (KIN), ~3 km
- Ian Fleming Intl (Ocho Rios) (OCJ), ~52 km
Nearby resorts
- Grand Port Royal Hotel Marina & Spa Port Antonio, JM · 6 km
- Robin's Bay Village & Beach Hotel Tower Isle, JM · 39 km
- Morant Villas Port Antonio, JM · 42 km
- DeMontevins Lodge Hotel (1881) Port Antonio, JM · 43 km
- Golden Shore Resort Port Antonio, JM · 45 km
- Trident Hotel Port Antonio, JM · 45 km
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