Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
14.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 1st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 1st May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cojo over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
4
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
NW
12
1.2
NW
6
1.2
WNW
7
0.4
NW
19
1.4
NW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
13
2
NW
13
1.9
NW
10
1.7
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
204
167
198
217
236
253
222
212
184
144
120
140
92
216
362
322
261
1346
784
491
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:25PM1.77m
6:43AM1.74m
7:54PM1.87m
7:44AM1.70m
8:21PM1.96m
8:38AM1.67m
8:45PM2.02m
9:27AM1.63m
9:08PM2.07m
10:13AM1.59m
9:32PM2.10m
10:59AM1.55m
9:58PM2.10m
Low Tide
12:33PM0.39m
1:07AM0.99m
1:16PM0.47m
1:59AM0.80m
1:53PM0.57m
2:43AM0.63m
2:25PM0.68m
3:22AM0.48m
2:53PM0.80m
3:58AM0.37m
3:21PM0.92m
4:34AM0.30m
3:47PM1.02m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
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7:40
7:42
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:45
7:45
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
13
15
15
14
15
15
13
15
16
14
15
16
14
15
16
13
15
16
13
12
11
11
11
10
11
11
9
8
13
12
11
12
13
11
10
10
8
12
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
12
0.5
W
15
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.7
WNW
16
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
NW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.9
NW
14
0.9
NW
13
1.7
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
13
1.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
275
109
167
198
217
236
253
222
212
184
144
85
140
82
216
229
305
261
932
277
353
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
NW
10
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
16
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
NW
19
0.6
WNW
11
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
Energy kJ
123
84
72
33
45
45
22
40
41
44
44
64
38
92
79
33
33
29
28
17
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
S
12
0.3
W
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
75
31
17
46
30
34
31
21
28
46
46
25
21
21
75
31
14
8
11
11
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
6
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
W
5
0.8
W
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
8
1
NW
4
1.1
NW
6
0.9
NW
6
1.1
NW
6
1.2
NW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
6
1.4
NW
7
1.9
WNW
7
1.9
NW
7
1.5
WNW
6
2
NW
13
1.9
NW
10
1.7
NW
9
Energy kJ
22
204
164
22
33
32
80
36
67
49
69
120
120
120
189
362
322
187
1346
784
491
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
Distance (km)
0
311
0
30
1579
0
54
357
8
76
162
0
54
311
12
54
89
12
0
54
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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