Jalama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming down the pipe for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th are messy with cross-shore winds and poor conditions. The swell is there, but it’s not doing us any favours with the wind. We’re looking at a bit of a slow start before things start to get interesting later in the week.

The real standout window kicks off on Wednesday the 8th. Now, pay attention. Wednesday afternoon sees a solid 10ft swell from the NW, but here’s the catch – that’s too big for this break. For the experts out there, it’s game on, but for most of us, it’s a spectator sport. The wind goes cross-offshore and clean, so the surface will be glassy, but the size is a big filter. The combined wave energy is pumping hard at 1731, so you’ll feel the power. Thursday the 9th afternoon is a repeat performance with another 10ft NW swell and clean cross-off winds. Again, big, powerful, and for the brave only.

If you’re looking for a more manageable window, the afternoons of Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th have some potential. You’ll see 8ft and 8ft NW swells, clean cross-off breezes, and wave energy around 1000-1100. It’s still solid, but more doable for a strong intermediate. The swell period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit walled-up and sectiony, not the best shape, but clean faces are still clean faces.

Beyond that, the second week is a mixed bag with smaller swells in the 3ft to 5ft range and a lot of onshore or cross-shore winds. Nothing jumps out as a must-surf session. The long-range stuff from the 17th onwards looks inconsistent and weak.

So, if you’re an expert and can handle the beast, lock in Wednesday the 8th or Thursday the 9th afternoon. For everyone else, the best bet is the clean afternoons of Monday the 13th or Tuesday the 14th. Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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