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Cojo Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 16 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
14.0° 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 Monday (May 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cojo in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 18th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 17th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cojo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | |
2402 | 3328 | 4073 | 4295 | 4679 | 3342 | 1693 | 1037 | 703 | 616 | 500 | 469 | 757 | 679 | 625 | 407 | 488 | 347 | 297 | 224 | 222 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:49AM1.55m | 9:43PM2.44m | 11:49AM1.53m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM1.01m | 5:08AM-0.08m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 19 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
 kJ | 218 | 218 | 158 | 92 | 90 | 3342 | 1693 | 1037 | 703 | 616 | 500 | 428 | 757 | 679 | 184 | 407 | 488 | 347 | 297 | 224 | 222 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 16 | WNW 18 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 58 | 48 | 76 | 123 | 264 | 326 | 469 | 121 | 112 | 107 | 107 | 178 | 150 | 207 | 100 | 196 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | — | 12 | 12 | 82 | 46 | 28 | 69 | 67 | 91 | 88 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 75 | 47 | 102 | 100 | 47 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | — | SE 4 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2402 | 3328 | 4073 | 4295 | 4679 | — | 4 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 625 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 54 | 30 | 195 | 38 | 0 | 30 | 89 | 0 | 141 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 51 | 54 | 0 |
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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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