Jalama Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s take a long hard look at what Jalama’s got cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna lie to you, this is a tricky stretch. The general vibe is one of the most persistent cross-shore winds I’ve seen in a while, and a lot of the surf is gonna be what we call “frustrating” – there's energy in the water, but it’s hard to get a clean one. The combined swell energy is huge for the first week, hanging around 1000 to 2000 (moderate to strong), but it’s mostly short-period windswell or mixed-up chop.

The first real standout doesn’t really pop until Tuesday the 28th. That afternoon, Jalama is looking at a proper 10 ft of NW swell, but the guidance is clear: this is too big for this break, even with the clean side-offshore wind. That’s a paddle-out for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. A better, more realistic window comes on the morning of Friday the 1st of August. We’ve got a 6 ft S swell with a decent 13-second period, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore. The combined energy is still solid (1453), and while it’s not perfect, it's the most accessible surf of the whole run for a solid session.

Speaking of water, the temps are sitting around average for this time of year, so no shock to the system there.

Saturday the 2nd of August holds a late possibility. The afternoon shifts to a cleaner cross-off breeze with a 8 ft NW swell, but that 19 mph fresh breeze is gonna be strong, making it a chore to get out. Then Monday the 4th of August afternoon looks interesting – only 6 ft NW swell, but the light breeze (6 mph) and long 10-second period suggests it might just clean up for a few fun ones. The combined energy drops to 1108 (still moderate), but it's the lightest wind we’ve seen in a while.

After that, the second week really fades. The swell energy plummets from Wednesday the 6th onward, dropping below 1000 (weak energy), and the winds stay messy. From the 7th of August right through the 8th, the combined energy is down in the 200-400 range, and conditions are described as poor. That’s a total lull, a proper two-day gap where you’re better off sharpening your fins or just kicking back.

So if you’re keen, keep your eyes on Friday the 1st of August morning for the best balance of size, wind, and sanity. The big Tuesday swell is a spectacle, but not a great ride.

Stay salty,
Rusty

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