Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 03 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
13.4° 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 Monday (May 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 4th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat morning).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
2
4
2
4
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
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
1.9
NW
12
2
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.4
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
NW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
330
377
553
599
451
376
248
242
393
136
261
878
945
452
693
1228
771
403
1132
422
582
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
SSW
15
W
10
N
20
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
10
W
25
WNW
25
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
25
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
5
NNE
10
S
10
WNW
off
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:55PM2.04m
1:35PM1.39m
11:28PM1.98m
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
Low Tide
6:33AM0.33m
5:04PM1.25m
7:20AM0.39m
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
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
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7:47
7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
Temp °C
14
16
16
15
15
16
13
16
16
14
17
17
13
18
19
14
21
20
17
19
20
11
14
13
12
10
11
9
14
13
11
14
13
8
14
13
9
19
18
14
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
15
1.2
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
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
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
1.8
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
2.2
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
200
377
553
599
451
376
247
174
134
134
261
95
44
43
120
128
466
173
800
422
500
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.2
SSE
11
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.5
NW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
WNW
13
1
SSW
18
Energy kJ
330
125
77
132
188
188
248
242
11
136
134
32
50
47
43
67
119
144
381
253
582
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
10
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
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
17
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
S
20
0.7
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
13
Energy kJ
85
129
127
70
28
10
24
23
25
60
11
11
37
38
30
26
151
198
178
246
147
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
8
0.8
WNW
4
1
NW
5
0.7
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
NW
6
1.1
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
NW
12
2
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.4
NW
8
1.9
WNW
8
2.5
NW
9
Energy kJ
33
18
48
23
393
114
94
878
945
452
693
1228
771
403
1132
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
3
Distance (km)
0
30
2
0
89
229
0
199
54
30
199
30
30
12
38
30
0
89
0
101
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
1
4
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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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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