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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 04 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
13.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jalama in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
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 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | |
808 | 563 | 489 | 294 | 242 | 160 | 173 | 325 | 359 | 292 | 318 | 490 | 1069 | 752 | 1169 | 1382 | 733 | 602 | 445 | 578 | 491 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:28PM1.98m | 2:51PM1.36m | 00:04AM1.90m | 4:45PM1.37m | 00:45AM1.82m | 6:26PM1.43m | 1:37AM1.73m | 6:25PM1.49m | 2:49AM1.64m | 6:35PM1.56m | 4:14AM1.57m | 6:48PM1.66m | 5:34AM1.54m | 7:04PM1.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:20AM0.39m | 5:27PM1.31m | 8:14AM0.46m | 5:40PM1.37m | 9:11AM0.50m | 6:50PM1.43m | 10:06AM0.53m | 9:39PM1.43m | 10:55AM0.55m | 11:23PM1.32m | 11:36AM0.57m | 00:27AM1.15m | 12:13PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 |
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Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 19 |
11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | WNW 13 | SSW 18 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
 kJ | 808 | 563 | 489 | 294 | 215 | 160 | 173 | 325 | 359 | 289 | 219 | 151 | 66 | 160 | 171 | 385 | 195 | 438 | 445 | 578 | 491 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 20 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 132 | 188 | 188 | 245 | 242 | 134 | 134 | 133 | 93 | 68 | 43 | 120 | 81 | 151 | 142 | 178 | 246 | 209 | 194 | 402 | 362 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | S 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | S 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 70 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 69 | 11 | 11 | 50 | 26 | 43 | 25 | 94 | 200 | 14 | 81 | 52 | 295 | 11 | 96 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 75 | 13 | 40 | 89 | 39 | 58 | 116 | 112 | 152 | 292 | 318 | 490 | 1069 | 752 | 1169 | 1382 | 733 | 602 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 95 | 302 | 9 | 208 | 36 | 19 | 61 | 36 | 36 | 95 | 36 | 19 | 95 | 36 | 36 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 92 | 61 |
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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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