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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
13.5° 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 Type | Time (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 ForecastMostly 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 SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | |
599 | 451 | 376 | 247 | 242 | 393 | 136 | 257 | 878 | 945 | 250 | 464 | 844 | 538 | 964 | 1012 | 827 | 480 | 300 | 407 | 362 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
— | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | |
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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) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
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) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 11 | WNW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 16 | SSW 20 | S 20 | WNW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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) | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | WNW 17 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 14 | WNW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 12 |
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) | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | NW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | — |
5 | 17 | 38 | 62 | 37 | 393 | 95 | 80 | 878 | 945 | 250 | 464 | 844 | 538 | 964 | 1012 | 827 | 444 | 300 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 89 | 311 | 0 | 199 | 30 | 12 | 54 | 30 | 30 | 89 | 30 | 12 | 89 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 101 | 54 |
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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.












