Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 PDT
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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
13.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cojo in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 10th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 7th May)7ft (2.1m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cojo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
3
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.3
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
2.1
NW
7
2
WNW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
2
WNW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
1.8
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
376
247
242
393
136
257
878
428
464
585
844
551
650
842
500
480
295
402
397
246
400
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
5
W
10
NW
5
NE
5
SSW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
SSE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
2:51PM1.36m
00:04AM1.90m
4:45PM1.37m
00:45AM1.82m
6:26PM1.43m
1:37AM1.73m
6:25PM1.49m
2:49AM1.64m
6:35PM1.56m
4:14AM1.57m
6:48PM1.66m
5:34AM1.54m
7:04PM1.78m
6:46AM1.54m
Low Tide
5:27PM1.31m
8:14AM0.46m
5:40PM1.37m
9:11AM0.50m
6:50PM1.43m
10:06AM0.53m
9:39PM1.43m
10:55AM0.55m
11:23PM1.32m
11:36AM0.57m
00:27AM1.15m
12:13PM0.61m
1:15AM0.92m
12:48PM0.67m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
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7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:53
Temp °C
16
14
17
16
13
18
18
13
18
19
14
19
19
14
18
18
17
20
19
19
18
10
10
15
12
9
15
14
9
15
14
9
17
15
10
17
17
15
19
18
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
NW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
1.8
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.2
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
376
247
174
134
134
257
93
44
43
78
128
119
173
381
500
323
248
362
286
226
400
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
NW
15
0.7
WNW
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.9
SSW
18
1
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
188
245
242
23
136
134
32
50
26
43
67
151
106
178
154
480
226
402
397
246
305
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
SW
20
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SW
17
0.2
WNW
17
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
20
0.2
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
27
24
23
25
60
11
11
37
47
30
25
94
198
15
246
206
295
11
14
31
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
4
0.9
NW
5
0.7
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
NW
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
12
2.1
NW
7
2
WNW
8
2.3
NW
8
2.4
NW
8
2
WNW
8
2.2
NW
8
2.3
NW
9
1.8
NW
8
Energy kJ
31
38
24
393
138
103
878
428
464
585
844
551
650
842
428
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
2
4
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
162
0
0
30
30
199
30
30
200
30
12
0
12
0
9
0
0
64
0
0
101
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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