Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 21 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
13.9° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s 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 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
536
215
291
152
128
193
201
203
201
223
140
220
368
464
387
372
358
239
399
399
372
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
W
15
NNW
10
SW
15
W
0
WNW
10
S
10
SW
5
NNW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
SW
15
W
5
N
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:14PM1.11m
2:29AM1.48m
5:15PM1.20m
3:52AM1.30m
6:05PM1.31m
5:19AM1.17m
6:46PM1.42m
6:40AM1.09m
7:21PM1.52m
7:50AM1.05m
7:51PM1.60m
8:49AM1.03m
8:19PM1.66m
Low Tide
8:58AM-0.23m
8:36PM0.80m
10:01AM-0.11m
10:20PM0.75m
11:00AM0.01m
11:52PM0.60m
11:52AM0.13m
1:03AM0.41m
12:37PM0.25m
1:58AM0.23m
1:16PM0.37m
2:44AM0.07m
1:50PM0.47m
3:23AM-0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
Temp °C
18
21
17
17
18
16
15
16
14
16
17
14
18
19
13
19
19
12
17
19
16
17
18
14
16
16
14
13
14
13
14
15
11
15
14
9
16
13
7
15
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
11
Energy kJ
269
215
150
133
102
88
201
203
201
223
140
220
368
464
387
372
358
239
399
399
372
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
NW
16
0.5
NW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
6
0.2
S
9
0.5
NW
12
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
107
107
50
152
48
193
65
56
65
10
56
66
104
125
114
57
6
71
233
229
173
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
NW
10
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.5
NW
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
22
Energy kJ
47
47
73
72
78
44
44
25
21
25
137
67
22
7
7
73
2
2
2
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
12
0.6
W
4
1.1
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.3
W
6
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
4
1.1
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
5
1.1
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
Energy kJ
536
10
291
128
7
58
7
48
37
97
265
153
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
12
42
0
14
42
0
106
42
0
117
42
0
42
315
0
183
315
17
189
42
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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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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