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Lat Long: 34.51° N 120.50° W

Jalama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jalama sea temperature is
19.6°C
2.9° 

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


Jalama surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,626 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 15th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 15th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 20th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.1
SSW
15
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SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
20
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SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
2.1
NW
11
1.1
SSW
15
1.5
WNW
13
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
2
NW
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
621
512
505
491
405
311
671
687
842
832
714
733
1084
519
784
773
662
551
456
1187
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
N
5
WNW
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
SE
15
NW
5
NE
10
SSE
5
NW
10
NNW
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W
25
NW
20
N
25
NW
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NNW
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NNW
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NW
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WNW
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N
Wind State
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cross-off
High Tide
2:39AM1.33m
12:21PM1.87m
1:07PM1.77m
2:14PM1.68m
7:17AM1.47m
3:44PM1.63m
7:25AM1.53m
5:07PM1.62m
7:37AM1.60m
6:11PM1.65m
Low Tide
7:28PM0.46m
5:42AM1.26m
8:30PM0.54m
9:44PM0.58m
10:55PM0.59m
10:28AM1.42m
11:50PM0.57m
11:59AM1.32m
00:31AM0.55m
12:50PM1.18m
1:04AM0.55m
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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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