Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 17 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 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 Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cojo in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)15ft (4.5m) 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 Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3716
2981
1623
1018
640
576
490
469
841
816
694
558
637
476
341
258
255
255
258
270
283
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
5
NE
10
SSE
20
WNW
10
ENE
10
SSW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
W
5
NW
10
S
10
WSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
cross
off
cross
High Tide
10:28PM2.45m
12:52PM1.50m
11:17PM2.39m
2:00PM1.49m
00:12AM2.26m
3:10PM1.52m
1:13AM2.09m
4:16PM1.59m
2:24AM1.90m
5:11PM1.68m
3:44AM1.72m
5:56PM1.78m
5:09AM1.58m
Low Tide
4:06PM1.09m
6:02AM-0.09m
4:55PM1.16m
6:58AM-0.04m
5:53PM1.23m
7:58AM0.05m
7:06PM1.28m
8:58AM0.17m
8:40PM1.28m
9:57AM0.29m
10:22PM1.20m
10:51AM0.43m
11:50PM1.04m
11:40AM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
8:02
Temp °C
16
12
16
17
16
17
18
18
18
18
16
15
16
14
14
15
13
14
15
14
15
9
7
14
15
12
15
15
15
17
14
12
13
13
11
13
13
11
13
14
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
NW
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.4
NW
10
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
0.5
SW
19
1.4
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
0.5
SW
18
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
90
2981
1623
1018
640
576
490
428
841
816
184
558
637
150
341
258
255
255
226
270
231
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.7
NW
16
0.9
NW
15
1.1
NW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
24
57
48
76
69
264
326
469
122
112
107
107
109
77
207
100
196
255
258
258
283
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
18
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
12
82
46
29
123
67
91
88
55
52
49
75
47
73
100
120
44
44
43
21
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
WNW
12
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
1.4
NW
9
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
3716
4
1
314
694
476
3
2
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
30
45
0
30
89
0
116
0
0
2
54
0
0
54
0
199
54
0
277
54
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
1
4
3
1
2
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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