Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 22 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
14.2° 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 Friday (May 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 22nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 28th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
13
2.4
NW
12
3
NW
11
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.2
NW
18
1.4
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
253
196
255
258
258
283
214
172
550
563
469
457
525
1566
2340
1572
2432
1176
862
926
1070
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
S
10
W
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
25
NW
35
NW
35
NW
30
NW
35
NW
15
NW
10
SSW
15
W
10
NNW
15
W
cross-off
off
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
off
cross-off
High Tide
5:11PM1.68m
3:44AM1.72m
5:56PM1.78m
5:09AM1.58m
6:33PM1.88m
6:29AM1.50m
7:05PM1.96m
7:39AM1.46m
7:34PM2.02m
8:40AM1.45m
8:01PM2.07m
9:33AM1.45m
8:29PM2.10m
10:21AM1.46m
Low Tide
10:22PM1.20m
10:51AM0.43m
11:50PM1.04m
11:40AM0.56m
00:57AM0.85m
12:23PM0.70m
1:50AM0.67m
1:01PM0.83m
2:33AM0.51m
1:36PM0.94m
3:11AM0.39m
2:09PM1.04m
3:47AM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:06
Temp °C
15
13
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
16
12
15
15
12
14
15
12
14
15
14
15
12
10
14
14
13
12
13
11
11
11
7
10
8
5
8
8
8
12
13
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
0.8
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
9
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
2.5
NW
11
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
253
192
192
134
131
117
100
88
550
563
469
457
525
301
293
229
1622
1176
862
448
1070
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.9
NW
15
1
NW
14
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.5
NW
16
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
20
1.2
NW
18
1.2
NW
10
Energy kJ
102
196
255
258
258
283
214
169
309
357
331
205
125
6
2
2
226
145
490
926
269
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
17
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
24
0.6
WNW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
120
44
44
43
21
20
197
172
16
16
15
6
6
2
2
2
22
305
145
141
149
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
WNW
3
0.8
NW
9
0.9
NW
4
1
NW
5
1.2
NW
5
2.3
NW
7
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
13
2.4
NW
12
3
NW
11
Energy kJ
1
1
103
23
43
85
444
1566
2340
1572
2432
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
4
2
2
3
6
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
54
0
102
54
0
89
2
0
54
277
12
38
879
53
89
89
8
116
54
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
6
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
8
4
4
3
3
6
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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