Jalama surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 25 Apr 2026 PDT
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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
14.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 2nd May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
11
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1
NW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.9
NW
16
2
NW
7
2
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
1.9
NW
13
1.7
NW
10
2.5
NW
12
2.2
NW
10
2
NW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
291
277
325
357
299
316
251
205
126
177
323
376
372
407
400
1230
557
1713
928
769
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
N
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:43AM1.74m
7:54PM1.87m
7:44AM1.70m
8:21PM1.96m
8:38AM1.67m
8:45PM2.02m
9:27AM1.63m
9:08PM2.07m
10:13AM1.59m
9:32PM2.10m
10:59AM1.55m
9:58PM2.10m
11:46AM1.50m
Low Tide
1:07AM0.99m
1:16PM0.47m
1:59AM0.80m
1:53PM0.57m
2:43AM0.63m
2:25PM0.68m
3:22AM0.48m
2:53PM0.80m
3:58AM0.37m
3:21PM0.92m
4:34AM0.30m
3:47PM1.02m
5:11AM0.27m
4:14PM1.11m
rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
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7:42
7:43
7:44
7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
2
Temp °C
13
15
15
13
15
15
13
15
15
13
16
15
14
17
16
13
16
16
13
14
15
11
11
10
10
11
9
8
12
11
10
13
12
11
12
10
10
12
12
10
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1
NW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
WNW
12
0.5
NW
18
0.9
NW
16
0.9
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.9
NW
13
1.7
NW
10
1.9
NW
10
1.4
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
167
291
277
325
357
299
316
251
205
126
177
155
376
372
362
309
1230
557
665
522
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
WSW
5
0.4
S
12
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
SW
16
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
19
0.3
S
11
0.7
NW
11
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.2
WSW
13
1.2
NW
12
1.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
17
Energy kJ
72
46
12
45
4
40
40
44
44
64
96
21
119
54
33
29
17
435
496
32
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
S
12
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
15
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
17
10
45
34
22
31
45
46
46
25
38
36
75
31
14
8
11
17
30
31
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
11
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
NW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
NW
8
0.9
NW
4
1.2
NW
5
0.9
NW
6
0.8
WNW
5
1.1
NW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
NW
6
2
NW
7
2
NW
7
1.7
NW
8
2.5
NW
12
2.2
NW
10
2
NW
10
Energy kJ
166
111
91
117
77
29
83
44
37
84
61
323
120
342
407
400
1713
928
769
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
9
303
1570
0
61
365
0
9
303
0
303
303
36
61
19
0
208
61
16
61
36
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
5
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
6
5
5
8
6
5
4
5
4
4
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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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