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Jalama Beach County Park Surf Forecast

Santa Barbara County, California

The Ranch - Cojo Reef5-6ftSurf Beach6-7ftTajiguas0-1ftRefugio State BeachFlatBeavers/HazardsFlat
Jalama Beach County Park surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.75s
Wind
19mph
NNE / Gusts 25mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.4ft @ 13sWNW
Secondary
1.2ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.7ft @ 11sSSW
Wind Swell
6.7ft @ 8sNW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NW
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Jalama Beach is a scenic sandy beach break located on the remote northern edge of Santa Barbara County, offering consistent winter swells wrapped around the point with a northeast-facing exposure. The beach setup provides fun, workable waves across a range of skill levels, with the advantage of relatively uncrowded conditions due to its isolated location and small parking area. The picturesque setting between rugged cliffs and a protected cove makes it a rewarding destination for those willing to make the drive.

Rocks at point endsStrong currentsIsolated locationLimited facilities

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Skip the dawn patrol — 2-3ft and fair early on. Later in the day looks more promising — 3-4ft and fair - good.

6am9am12pm3pm
15s SW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Fair - Good

First light looks cleanest — 3-4ft on NW swell at 10s with glassy conditions. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair

Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NW swell at 10s and calm winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor - Fair

Patience pays off today — morning is poor - fair with 2-3ft. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at fair.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s SSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NW|Calm

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Jalama Beach County Park Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Jalama Beach County Park?
The current wave height at Jalama Beach County Park is 2-3+ft with a 7.75s swell period. Wind is NNE at 19mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Jalama Beach County Park surf forecast?
Our Jalama Beach County Park forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.