Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 23 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
13.8° 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 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 27th May)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
2.3
NW
7
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
14
2.4
NW
13
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.2
NW
18
1.4
NW
16
1.4
NW
16
1.4
NW
14
1.2
WNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
258
258
283
214
172
550
563
469
457
498
1546
3743
1945
1921
1198
814
915
1057
980
857
472
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
W
10
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
20
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
35
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
20
NNW
20
WNW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
8:57PM2.12m
11:06AM1.46m
Low Tide
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
2:41PM1.11m
4:23AM0.24m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:02
8:04
8:04
8:05
8:06
8:06
8:07
Temp °C
15
14
14
15
14
15
16
13
15
15
13
14
15
13
14
15
14
16
17
14
18
14
12
12
12
11
11
11
9
10
8
6
9
11
9
12
13
11
13
13
10
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
NW
9
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
17
1
NW
13
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
2.5
NW
13
0.8
SSW
14
2.5
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
NW
16
1.4
NW
16
1.4
NW
14
1.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
110
258
283
214
70
550
563
331
457
439
301
2345
229
1921
1198
814
457
1057
980
857
472
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.9
NW
15
1
NW
14
1
SSW
16
0.9
NW
12
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
NW
20
1.2
NW
18
1.3
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
258
61
79
65
169
309
357
469
205
6
2
293
2
223
145
557
915
314
149
107
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
17
0.6
WNW
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
NW
23
0.6
WNW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
31
52
21
199
172
58
16
6
6
6
2
233
21
300
145
141
149
9
37
34
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
NW
4
1
NW
5
1.2
NW
6
2.3
NW
7
3.5
NW
9
3
NW
14
2.4
NW
13
1.3
WNW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.7
WNW
8
Energy kJ
20
2
4
23
41
88
498
1546
3743
1945
282
266
383
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
4
1
2
4
1
3
2
1
Distance (km)
54
0
128
54
0
54
357
12
30
312
33
54
311
0
200
54
0
357
313
12
200
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
2
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
3
4
3
9
7
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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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