Jalama
Wave Quality
Regional Classic
Wave Type
Beach-break
Swell Direction
West, Northwest
Best Wind
SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Best Tide
All tides
Jalama Weather Forecast
About
Jalama, a regional classic nestled in Santa Barbara, offers a wild dance of right and left beach-break waves upon a sandy bottom. The swell awakens at under 3 feet, rising to powerful heights of over 8 feet, demanding respect from even the most seasoned surfers. With tides that ebb and flow, the best sessions wait for the rising and falling conditions, while southeast and northeast winds add to the challenge. Cold and windy, the ocean here holds secrets of its own, and a thick wetsuit is your armor against both the elements and lurking shadows below.
Wave Characteristics
Ideal Conditions
Location & Access
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