Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 25 May 2026 PDT
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Razorblades surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Razorblades sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Razorblades this week:

The surf forecast for Razorblades over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Razorblades in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 27th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 31st May)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
1
3
1
0
3
1
0
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
2.2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
20
0.9
NW
18
1.1
NW
16
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
2
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
464
387
372
358
682
950
825
603
319
253
455
587
506
437
229
222
538
623
540
540
Wind (km/h)
15
W
25
WNW
20
NNW
25
NW
35
NW
30
NW
15
WNW
20
W
10
NNW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
W
25
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:21PM1.52m
7:50AM1.05m
7:51PM1.60m
8:49AM1.03m
8:19PM1.66m
9:40AM1.02m
8:46PM1.69m
10:25AM1.01m
9:13PM1.71m
11:06AM1.01m
9:41PM1.72m
11:46AM0.99m
10:10PM1.71m
Low Tide
12:37PM0.25m
1:58AM0.23m
1:16PM0.37m
2:44AM0.07m
1:50PM0.47m
3:23AM-0.05m
2:20PM0.56m
3:58AM-0.12m
2:49PM0.63m
4:32AM-0.17m
3:17PM0.68m
5:06AM-0.19m
3:46PM0.71m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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>
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
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Temp °C
18
20
14
16
17
13
15
16
14
16
16
15
18
20
14
21
22
14
23
24
16
16
16
10
11
10
7
11
12
11
14
13
13
16
16
10
20
19
10
21
21
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
NW
14
1.7
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
14
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
NW
18
1.1
NW
16
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
1.1
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
22
1.5
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
Energy kJ
368
464
387
372
358
251
950
229
603
319
218
455
587
506
437
138
222
181
623
485
531
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
WNW
20
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
142
125
114
98
89
239
233
2
173
143
253
143
145
107
105
229
69
121
346
102
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
23
0.4
WNW
21
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
33
7
7
7
6
2
2
21
175
143
139
9
9
37
111
130
64
103
56
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.9
WNW
4
1
WNW
5
1
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
5
1.3
WNW
6
1.3
WNW
8
2
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
1
22
46
62
316
682
271
825
109
66
105
199
538
591
540
540
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
3
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
42
315
17
117
877
41
17
1538
0
105
42
0
347
315
17
189
26
17
189
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
4
4
1
4
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
7
5
5
4
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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Information about the Razorblades Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Razorblades provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Razorblades can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Razorblades 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 (Razorblades) 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 Razorblades 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.

Razorblades is 24 km (15 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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