Jalama
California Central Coast, United States · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.9m
- Period
- 10.2s
- Wind
- 18 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Rising
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Falling5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Los_Angeles local
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Jalama is a beach break over sand in California Central Coast, United States. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the SW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SW
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Jalama surf FAQ
Is Jalama good for beginners?+
Jalama is a beach break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Jalama?+
Different days call for different boards. Jalama handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Jalama?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the SW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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