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Jalama Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Jalama surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 18 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Jalama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jalama sea temperature is
12.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jalama this week:
The surf forecast for Jalama over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jalama in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jalama over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | |
800 | 665 | 652 | 597 | 1164 | 1230 | 902 | 929 | 806 | 778 | 505 | 392 | 396 | 273 | 258 | 258 | 283 | 217 | 172 | 550 | 563 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:17PM2.39m | 2:00PM1.49m | 00:12AM2.26m | 3:10PM1.52m | 1:13AM2.09m | 4:16PM1.59m | 2:24AM1.90m | 5:11PM1.68m | 3:44AM1.72m | 5:56PM1.78m | 5:09AM1.58m | 6:33PM1.88m | 6:29AM1.50m | 7:05PM1.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:58AM-0.04m | 5:53PM1.23m | 7:58AM0.05m | 7:06PM1.28m | 8:58AM0.17m | 8:40PM1.28m | 9:57AM0.29m | 10:22PM1.20m | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:50PM1.04m | 11:40AM0.56m | 00:57AM0.85m | 12:23PM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | NW 10 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
 kJ | 800 | 665 | 652 | 517 | 1164 | 1230 | 902 | 929 | 806 | 615 | 505 | 392 | 396 | 273 | 230 | 107 | 283 | 139 | 169 | 550 | 563 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SW 15 | NW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 154 | 447 | 429 | 597 | 121 | 112 | 184 | 107 | 109 | 152 | 152 | 102 | 196 | 255 | 258 | 258 | 98 | 217 | 127 | 309 | 313 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | NW 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 69 | 68 | 93 | 89 | 55 | 84 | 78 | 75 | 45 | 75 | 100 | 120 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 84 | 36 | 137 | 172 | 88 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 4 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | — | 441 | 379 | 313 | — | 524 | 778 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | 144 | 11 | 115 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 136 | 95 | 9 | 9 | 61 | 16 | 9 | 61 | 16 | 9 | 61 | 0 | 177 | 9 | 0 | 136 | 304 | 9 | 208 | 304 |
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Information about the Jalama Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jalama provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jalama can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jalama surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Jalama) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Jalama may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Jalama is 15 km (9 miles) from Lompoc. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lompoc. Lompoc has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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