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Cojo Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 11 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cojo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cojo sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cojo this week:
The surf forecast for Cojo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cojo in the next 16 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 14th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cojo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
372 | 372 | 346 | 291 | 353 | 616 | 469 | 993 | 732 | 704 | 719 | 986 | 1993 | 1599 | 3172 | 3233 | 3197 | 2956 | 2677 | 1703 | 1474 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | |
High Tide | 6:46AM1.54m | 7:26PM1.93m | 7:50AM1.55m | 7:53PM2.10m | 8:51AM1.56m | 8:25PM2.25m | 9:50AM1.56m | 9:01PM2.37m | 10:49AM1.55m | 9:43PM2.44m | 11:49AM1.53m | 10:28PM2.45m | 12:52PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:15AM0.92m | 12:48PM0.67m | 2:00AM0.66m | 1:24PM0.75m | 2:44AM0.41m | 2:01PM0.83m | 3:30AM0.18m | 2:40PM0.92m | 4:18AM0.02m | 3:22PM1.01m | 5:08AM-0.08m | 4:06PM1.09m | 6:02AM-0.09m | 4:55PM1.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — |
 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 |
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Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 |
11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 372 | 372 | 346 | 291 | 353 | 158 | 313 | 993 | 441 | 322 | 719 | 223 | 186 | 218 | 218 | 158 | 102 | 90 | 57 | 1703 | 1474 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | SE 10 | SW 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 16 |
| kJ | 246 | 305 | 242 | 226 | 161 | 104 | 219 | 371 | 10 | 8 | 387 | 87 | 129 | 223 | 4 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 82 | 51 | 76 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 18 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | W 20 | SSE 10 | WNW 18 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SW 19 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 34 | 9 | 33 | 32 | 124 | 25 | 102 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 31 | 86 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 46 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 616 | 469 | — | 732 | 704 | — | 986 | 1993 | 1599 | 3172 | 3233 | 3197 | 2956 | 2677 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 200 | 200 | 0 | 30 | 54 | 0 | 199 | 54 | 0 | 200 | 12 | 30 | 30 | 89 | 30 | 195 | 30 | 0 | 101 | 54 |
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Information about the Cojo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cojo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cojo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cojo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cojo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cojo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Cojo is 21 km (13 miles) from Lompoc. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Lompoc. Lompoc has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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