Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 04 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 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Sunday (May 10) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 5th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 10th 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 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.5
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
2
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
599
451
376
247
242
393
136
257
878
945
250
464
844
538
964
1012
827
480
300
407
362
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
10
W
25
NW
20
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
WNW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
5
SSW
5
W
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
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
5:34AM1.54m
7:04PM1.78m
Low Tide
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
00:27AM1.15m
12:13PM0.61m
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
6:01
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7:49
7:50
7:50
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
Temp °C
14
15
16
13
16
16
13
17
18
13
18
19
14
19
19
13
18
19
16
18
18
11
10
10
9
15
14
9
14
14
9
15
15
9
15
14
8
16
17
13
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.9
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
NW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
1.8
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
599
451
376
247
174
134
134
257
93
44
197
120
128
119
171
381
500
480
149
407
320
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
S
20
0.7
WNW
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
132
188
188
245
242
23
136
134
11
50
43
43
67
151
198
180
246
145
295
402
362
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
16
0.5
WNW
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
WNW
17
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
14
0.7
WNW
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.4
WNW
12
Energy kJ
70
28
27
24
23
25
69
11
32
37
38
30
25
94
14
15
151
14
12
11
56
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
3
0.8
NW
4
1
NW
4
1.1
NW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
NW
6
1
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.5
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
2.4
NW
8
2
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.4
NW
9
1.8
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
Energy kJ
5
17
38
62
37
393
95
80
878
945
250
464
844
538
964
1012
827
444
300
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
89
311
0
199
30
12
54
30
30
89
30
12
89
30
30
0
9
0
101
54
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
3
3
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
1
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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