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Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
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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 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Cojo surf forecast from 29 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,241 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period with NW swell.
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 (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 18s is also forecast. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 30th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cojo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | |
1044 | 967 | 796 | 406 | 2005 | 1494 | 932 | 1184 | 954 | 768 | 751 | 675 | 532 | 519 | 784 | 647 | 1091 | 1291 | 584 | 623 | 954 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 10:21AM1.46m | 8:57PM2.12m | 11:06AM1.46m | 9:28PM2.13m | 11:50AM1.45m | 10:02PM2.12m | 12:36PM1.43m | 10:36PM2.09m | 1:25PM1.41m | 11:12PM2.04m | 2:19PM1.41m | 11:48PM1.96m | 3:13PM1.43m | 00:26AM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:41PM1.11m | 4:23AM0.24m | 3:13PM1.16m | 4:59AM0.22m | 3:46PM1.20m | 5:38AM0.22m | 4:19PM1.23m | 6:19AM0.26m | 4:52PM1.27m | 7:00AM0.30m | 5:30PM1.31m | 7:42AM0.36m | 6:19PM1.35m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
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Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | NW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
1044 | 967 | 796 | 406 | 101 | 308 | 278 | 596 | 821 | 755 | 751 | 675 | 532 | 519 | 382 | 344 | 280 | 377 | 584 | 623 | 954 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 |
251 | 149 | 147 | 113 | 199 | 121 | 615 | 149 | 28 | 768 | 22 | 21 | 41 | 41 | 128 | 137 | 183 | 196 | 215 | 217 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 22 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SW 22 | SSE 13 | NW 11 | SSE 13 | — |
166 | 9 | 37 | 34 | 62 | 65 | 102 | 66 | 5 | 20 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 38 | 38 | 118 | 17 | 31 | 17 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | — | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 9 |
— | 338 | 196 | 276 | 2005 | 1494 | 932 | 1184 | 954 | — | 592 | 471 | 384 | 182 | 784 | 647 | 1091 | 1291 | 527 | 527 | 727 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 89 | 30 | 200 | 89 | 30 | 199 | 30 | 9 | 200 | 54 | 0 | 54 | 89 | 30 | 89 | 30 | 30 | 198 | 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.











