Water temperature in Jalama

Jalama, California

Recommendations refresh every 30 minutes based on tide, wind, and crowd telemetry from Quiver.

Pack the right rubber and you'll extend your sessions in Jalama by an hour. Temps swing from upwelling lows to summer peaks, and the difference between a 3/2 and a 4/3 day can come overnight.

Water Temperature
60°F
3/2mm sealed

Sealed seams recommended for cooler water

Extras: booties optional

7-Day Trend

Data from Jalama Beach

Top spot recommendations

Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.

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Jalama Beach

Intermediate

Remote and exposed beach break known for powerful, hollow peaks and long walls when sandbars align. Jalama picks up any swell and can be world-class on a clean NW swell, but currents are strong and the water is cold.

What to focus on today

  • Weekly temperature trends and seasonal averages
  • Gear recommendations for dawn patrol versus midday
  • Upwelling signals that drop temps overnight
  • Health and recovery tips for long cold sessions

Session logging tips

Once you wrap the surf, drop a note in your Quiver journal with tide, board, and crowd observations. Over time you'll see crystal-clear patterns about when Jalama rewards this type of session objective.

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