Cojo surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 15 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
14.4° 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 Friday (May 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 18th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 16th May)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
2.5
WNW
10
3.5
NW
10
4
NW
10
4
NW
10
4.5
NW
11
4
NW
12
4
WNW
12
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.1
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
799
1229
2354
3135
3459
4348
4187
4136
3443
1723
1198
831
616
510
477
828
816
614
505
425
341
Wind (km/h)
10
W
30
NW
30
NNW
40
NW
40
NW
35
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
5
ENE
10
SSE
20
WNW
10
N
5
S
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
ENE
5
S
10
WNW
0
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
off
on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
9:50AM1.56m
9:01PM2.37m
10:49AM1.55m
9:43PM2.44m
11:49AM1.53m
10:28PM2.45m
12:52PM1.50m
11:17PM2.39m
2:00PM1.49m
00:12AM2.26m
3:10PM1.52m
1:13AM2.09m
4:16PM1.59m
2:24AM1.90m
Low Tide
2:40PM0.92m
4:18AM0.02m
3:22PM1.01m
5:08AM-0.08m
4:06PM1.09m
6:02AM-0.09m
4:55PM1.16m
6:58AM-0.04m
5:53PM1.23m
7:58AM0.05m
7:06PM1.28m
8:58AM0.17m
8:40PM1.28m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:57
7:57
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
Temp °C
14
16
12
16
15
13
16
17
13
17
18
17
17
18
16
18
18
17
17
18
15
13
11
7
8
6
6
11
10
8
16
15
14
16
16
13
17
16
14
17
18
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
13
3.5
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
2.2
WNW
11
1.9
NW
11
1.7
NW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.6
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.5
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
Energy kJ
799
223
186
222
218
158
102
90
3443
1723
1198
831
616
510
477
828
816
614
505
425
341
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
NW
16
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.7
NW
16
0.9
WNW
15
1.1
NW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
314
87
129
15
15
13
25
24
58
51
76
69
264
403
469
121
110
184
107
176
150
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
18
0.5
S
13
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
WNW
18
0.4
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
15
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
11
31
86
2
4
12
12
82
46
29
124
67
91
88
55
52
107
74
47
102
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
10
3.5
NW
10
4
NW
10
4
NW
10
4.5
NW
11
4
NW
12
4
WNW
12
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
3
1.2
NW
10
0.3
ESE
3
Energy kJ
1229
2354
3135
3459
4348
4187
4136
1
4
286
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
0
30
30
54
54
30
89
30
0
30
54
0
2
0
0
189
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
3
5
7
4
5
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
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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