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Works best on SW-W groundswells at mid→high tide with light E/NE morning offshores.
NW winds often blow it out by mid-day.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Jalama
Remote, punchy beachbreak on the Gaviota Coast that turns SW-W groundswells into hollow lefts and rights and often pumps at high tide. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Jalama in California.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-5 ft+
- Period 6 s
- Wind NW 13 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Long drive and narrow access keep the line-up smaller but pack a punch - expect strong rip currents and powerful shorebreak on bigger days.
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