Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
14.1° 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 Friday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 Friday (May 01) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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 Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
13
1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
110
218
118
127
361
462
106
353
347
211
217
173
449
264
303
219
212
193
193
133
134
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
WSW
20
WNW
15
NNW
5
SW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
20
WNW
10
NNW
15
W
25
WNW
10
N
15
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
5
SSW
25
NW
15
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:15AM1.16m
9:46PM1.68m
10:56AM1.10m
10:09PM1.68m
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
Low Tide
3:28PM0.39m
4:39AM-0.14m
3:52PM0.48m
5:13AM-0.16m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:05
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7:44
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:47
7:49
Temp °C
20
21
13
18
19
14
17
18
14
15
16
14
16
17
13
16
18
13
16
18
14
18
16
9
17
18
11
16
16
11
13
13
11
12
12
10
12
12
9
15
16
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
1
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
SW
14
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
12
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
18
0.6
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
106
138
118
127
17
29
106
353
51
51
123
173
449
264
303
219
212
125
123
133
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.3
SW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
11
Energy kJ
28
33
29
114
11
31
98
30
21
8
84
84
166
66
127
138
142
193
193
77
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
19
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
17
0.3
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
WNW
14
Energy kJ
33
14
12
17
8
8
9
9
27
37
8
30
17
46
34
77
27
12
12
11
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
6
1.5
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
W
3
0.7
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.5
NW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
Energy kJ
110
218
139
361
462
202
347
211
217
133
5
80
3
4
20
13
7
15
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
76
0
12
42
0
12
42
0
12
674
0
42
282
0
76
315
0
14
41
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
3
2
5
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
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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