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Lat Long: 34.51° N 120.50° W

Jalama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jalama sea temperature is
20.7°C
3.4° 

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


Jalama surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 898 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with NW 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 30th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 30th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 30th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
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(10 max)
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1
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
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1
2
2
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
9
1.4
NW
14
1.9
NW
9
1.9
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.7
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.8
SW
15
1.3
NW
9
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
514
752
502
709
535
569
476
677
593
408
322
268
235
266
255
215
214
264
225
219
180
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
5
SW
15
NW
10
NNW
5
W
15
NW
10
NNW
10
W
20
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:30AM2.13m
1:05AM1.43m
12:10PM2.11m
2:31AM1.33m
1:01PM2.06m
4:34AM1.31m
2:08PM1.98m
6:16AM1.40m
3:36PM1.92m
7:03AM1.51m
5:06PM1.91m
7:36AM1.63m
6:21PM1.93m
Low Tide
6:41PM0.35m
5:39AM1.04m
7:45PM0.37m
6:13AM1.16m
9:02PM0.38m
7:05AM1.27m
10:26PM0.37m
9:06AM1.35m
11:40PM0.33m
11:11AM1.29m
00:38AM0.29m
12:32PM1.13m
1:25AM0.29m
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Temp °C
24
23
17
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18
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26
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29
27
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Feels °C
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14
22
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17
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24
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24
23
18
27
24
20
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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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