Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.51° N 120.50° W

Jalama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jalama sea temperature is
20.6°C
3.7° 

Jalama surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jalama surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with WNW swell.

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 Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 10s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 12th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 11th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jalama over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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WNW
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1.9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1467
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1147
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:19AM2.10m
11:29PM1.60m
10:46AM2.08m
00:19AM1.50m
11:14AM2.03m
1:19AM1.40m
11:45AM1.96m
2:39AM1.33m
12:21PM1.87m
1:07PM1.77m
2:14PM1.68m
Low Tide
5:10PM0.32m
4:35AM0.94m
5:51PM0.33m
5:00AM1.06m
6:36PM0.39m
5:23AM1.17m
7:28PM0.46m
5:42AM1.26m
8:30PM0.54m
9:44PM0.58m
10:55PM0.59m
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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.

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