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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 4 pm Wednesday 20 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
12.5° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average 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 Thursday (May 21) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s 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 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 21st May) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 27th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cojo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | NW 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
1060 | 836 | 568 | 648 | 476 | 311 | 294 | 255 | 255 | 258 | 258 | 283 | 214 | 198 | 550 | 563 | 469 | 457 | 527 | 799 | 955 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | |
High Tide | 3:10PM1.52m | 1:13AM2.09m | 4:16PM1.59m | 2:24AM1.90m | 5:11PM1.68m | 3:44AM1.72m | 5:56PM1.78m | 5:09AM1.58m | 6:33PM1.88m | 6:29AM1.50m | 7:05PM1.96m | 7:39AM1.46m | 7:34PM2.02m | 8:40AM1.45m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM1.28m | 8:58AM0.17m | 8:40PM1.28m | 9:57AM0.29m | 10:22PM1.20m | 10:51AM0.43m | 11:50PM1.04m | 11:40AM0.56m | 00:57AM0.85m | 12:23PM0.70m | 1:50AM0.67m | 1:01PM0.83m | 2:33AM0.51m | 1:36PM0.94m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | 8:05 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 19 | NW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | NW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 112 | 184 | 568 | 148 | 150 | 311 | 294 | 255 | 192 | 188 | 115 | 283 | 214 | 169 | 550 | 563 | 331 | 457 | 439 | 330 | 955 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SSW 16 | NW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 52 | 107 | 107 | 47 | 77 | 207 | 102 | 196 | 255 | 258 | 258 | 79 | 65 | 172 | 309 | 357 | 469 | 149 | 6 | 6 | 293 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | SSW 19 | NW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | S 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 50 | 48 | 17 | 73 | 100 | 120 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 57 | 37 | 199 | 127 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 6 | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | — |
| kJ | 1060 | 836 | — | 648 | 476 | — | 117 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 198 | 198 | 61 | 60 | 416 | 527 | 799 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 30 | 0 | 54 | 9 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 277 | 0 | 0 | 128 | 54 | 0 | 200 | 162 | 12 | 54 | 277 | 0 | 101 |
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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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