Jalama Beach County Park Surf Forecast, Santa Barbara County, California

Santa Barbara County, California

The Ranch - Cojo Reef1-2ft Surf Beach2-3ft TajiguasFlat

Current Conditions

Poor

Wave Height

1-2ft

ankle to knee high

Swell Period

14.8s

Wind

8mph

SSW / Gusts 11mph

Conditions

Poor

Active Swells

Primary

1.4ft @ 8sNW

Secondary

1.0ft @ 11sS

Tertiary

0.9ft @ 11sWNW

Wind Swell

0.8ft @ 2sSSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days

Tue, Mar 311-2ft

Poor

6am9am12pm3pm

Wed, Apr 11-2ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with gentle WNW breeze.

6am9am12pm3pm

8s WNW|5-7mph NNW

Thu, Apr 22-3ft

Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate N wind around 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm

13s WNW|10-14mph N

Sat

3ft

Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

11s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

Forecast Charts

Jalama Beach County Park Surf Spot Guide

Break

Beach

Bottom

Sand

Level

Intermediate

Crowd

Light

Best Swell

Best Wind

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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

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 1-2ft with a 14.8s swell period. Wind is SSW at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.

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.

What is the breaking wave height at Jalama Beach County Park?

The current breaking wave height at Jalama Beach County Park is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.4ft NW primary swell at 8s, a 1ft S secondary swell at 11s, a 0.9ft WNW tertiary swell at 11s, a 0.8ft SSE wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.

When is the best time to surf Jalama Beach County Park?

Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Jalama Beach County Park is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 11.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.