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Razorblades Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 02 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Razorblades in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 2nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 9th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 7th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Razorblades over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | |
233 | 226 | 180 | 90 | 123 | 173 | 339 | 362 | 299 | 215 | 587 | 196 | 160 | 134 | 99 | 145 | 133 | 260 | 193 | 524 | 658 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:37AM1.04m | 10:34PM1.66m | 12:20PM0.97m | 11:00PM1.62m | 1:10PM0.91m | 11:29PM1.55m | 2:15PM0.86m | 00:03AM1.47m | 3:54PM0.85m | 00:43AM1.38m | 1:40AM1.28m | 6:28PM0.99m | 3:03AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:14PM0.57m | 5:49AM-0.14m | 4:36PM0.64m | 6:28AM-0.09m | 4:58PM0.71m | 7:12AM-0.02m | 5:18PM0.78m | 8:05AM0.05m | 5:33PM0.84m | 9:06AM0.10m | 10:11AM0.12m | 9:23PM0.95m | |||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 15 |
15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 21 | 22 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 15 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 18 |
 kJ | 233 | 226 | 180 | 90 | 109 | 103 | 339 | 362 | 299 | 215 | 142 | 127 | 160 | 134 | 99 | 145 | 133 | 44 | 129 | 78 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSE 12 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 9 | 30 | 51 | 13 | 123 | 173 | 166 | 66 | 173 | 138 | 14 | 196 | 24 | 77 | 76 | 99 | 95 | 36 | 44 | 43 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 21 | SSE 11 | WNW 12 | SSE 11 | NW 11 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WNW 18 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 31 | 6 | 21 | 51 | 84 | 84 | 17 | 46 | 34 | 77 | 18 | 12 | 79 | 12 | 31 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 46 | 30 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 11 | — | W 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 13 | NW 5 | — | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | — | 84 | 65 | — | 2 | 46 | — | 5 | 6 | 24 | 587 | 32 | — | 16 | 61 | 55 | 97 | 260 | 193 | 524 | 658 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 317 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 12 | 315 | 0 | 76 | 315 | 0 | 189 | 42 | 0 | 42 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 26 | 17 |
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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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