Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 18 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
13.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cojo in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 18th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.7
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.4
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1
WNW
10
1
NW
10
1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1018
640
500
480
476
841
966
694
671
604
476
341
328
255
255
258
255
283
214
181
550
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
15
N
5
WSW
20
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
25
NW
20
NNW
5
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NW
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
W
25
WNW
20
NNW
20
WNW
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:17PM2.39m
2:00PM1.49m
00:12AM2.26m
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
Low Tide
4:55PM1.16m
6:58AM-0.04m
5:53PM1.23m
7:58AM0.05m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:01
8:02
8:04
Temp °C
18
16
19
19
19
18
18
15
16
16
15
15
16
14
14
15
13
16
16
14
16
13
11
17
15
15
15
14
11
15
14
12
13
13
12
13
13
11
13
13
10
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
16
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
1.6
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
0.5
SW
18
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1
NW
10
1
NW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1
SSW
17
Energy kJ
76
640
500
480
476
841
112
184
671
604
150
341
328
255
192
188
255
283
214
169
550
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
S
15
0.8
WNW
16
0.9
NW
15
0.5
S
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
NW
8
0.3
S
11
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
17
0.6
NW
15
Energy kJ
29
69
326
326
88
88
52
107
107
148
77
207
102
196
255
258
69
20
197
170
171
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
WNW
18
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.4
SW
21
0.4
S
13
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.6
NW
10
0.1
NW
19
0.3
S
11
0.5
NW
16
0.3
S
9
Energy kJ
49
123
67
91
117
55
20
49
48
47
73
100
120
45
44
43
82
14
20
127
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
11
0.5
NNW
4
1.4
NW
10
1.4
NW
9
1.7
NW
13
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NW
10
1
WNW
10
1
NW
10
1
NW
9
Energy kJ
1018
7
404
314
966
694
476
2
139
200
181
173
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
229
0
0
54
0
0
54
9
9
54
0
277
54
0
277
0
0
54
357
12
313
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
5
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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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