Jalama surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 22 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
15.3° C
(Which is 1.7°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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jalama in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
9
0.8
S
16
2
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
6
0.6
S
13
1
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.4
WNW
21
0.8
NW
20
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
554
588
388
357
368
290
237
196
133
251
167
291
277
325
299
299
286
251
205
180
455
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
25
NNW
15
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
20
WNW
10
N
10
WSW
15
WNW
5
N
15
S
10
WSW
15
NNW
30
NW
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:02PM1.46m
2:37AM1.95m
6:07PM1.56m
4:06AM1.84m
6:50PM1.67m
5:31AM1.77m
7:25PM1.77m
6:43AM1.74m
7:54PM1.87m
7:44AM1.70m
8:21PM1.96m
8:38AM1.67m
8:45PM2.02m
9:27AM1.63m
Low Tide
8:25PM1.35m
10:37AM0.29m
10:26PM1.31m
11:41AM0.34m
00:00AM1.17m
12:33PM0.39m
1:07AM0.99m
1:16PM0.47m
1:59AM0.80m
1:53PM0.57m
2:43AM0.63m
2:25PM0.68m
3:22AM0.48m
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
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6:20
6:20
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
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7:38
7:39
7:39
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:44
1
Temp °C
15
14
18
19
14
16
16
13
14
14
13
15
16
14
15
15
14
14
15
15
15
9
9
14
13
9
12
11
9
10
10
10
12
12
11
13
12
12
11
12
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
18
0.8
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
1
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.8
NW
20
Energy kJ
298
279
347
357
368
290
193
144
133
251
167
291
277
325
299
299
286
251
205
126
455
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
16
0.7
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.8
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
NW
11
0.7
W
5
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.3
SW
16
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
WNW
21
0.3
S
15
Energy kJ
122
249
326
318
209
209
142
128
123
84
71
25
57
29
59
40
41
44
44
180
38
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
W
18
0.3
S
12
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.5
W
16
0.5
W
15
0.5
W
15
0.5
S
12
0.5
NW
9
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
48
40
23
26
25
53
51
131
115
109
72
36
45
45
22
31
28
46
46
64
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
9
1.7
NW
6
2
NW
7
1.7
NW
7
1.6
NW
7
1.6
NW
6
1
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.8
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
5
0.4
NW
3
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
NW
5
0.9
NW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.4
NW
6
1.8
NW
6
Energy kJ
554
588
388
189
363
276
237
196
70
57
32
25
27
2
78
24
39
53
132
265
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
304
36
9
61
36
208
95
41
60
873
9
92
303
0
101
9
0
21
1621
0
136
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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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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