Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

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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
13.4° 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 Sunday (May 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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 Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
3
1
3
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
3
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
1.5
WNW
11
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.6
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
300
202
385
237
348
279
326
288
237
242
188
175
161
210
361
311
380
521
305
255
296
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WSW
5
W
5
N
5
S
5
SW
5
N
10
SSE
5
SSE
5
ESE
15
S
15
W
15
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
15
N
5
WSW
20
NW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:42PM1.08m
4:40AM1.13m
6:59PM1.19m
6:01AM1.13m
7:19PM1.33m
7:08AM1.14m
7:43PM1.49m
8:08AM1.16m
8:10PM1.66m
9:03AM1.17m
8:42PM1.82m
9:57AM1.17m
9:17PM1.94m
Low Tide
11:08AM0.14m
11:28PM0.84m
11:55AM0.15m
00:37AM0.66m
12:35PM0.17m
1:26AM0.43m
1:10PM0.21m
2:11AM0.19m
1:45PM0.26m
2:54AM-0.05m
2:20PM0.33m
3:38AM-0.26m
2:57PM0.41m
4:24AM-0.41m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
Temp °C
18
21
14
20
21
17
19
20
18
18
18
14
16
18
15
19
20
14
21
23
17
17
18
11
19
20
16
18
19
17
16
16
14
15
16
12
14
13
9
19
19
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
WNW
7
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
Energy kJ
181
171
385
237
147
279
205
237
237
217
180
173
135
210
361
311
353
318
118
220
226
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.9
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
Energy kJ
94
151
75
93
348
229
326
288
191
242
188
175
161
120
219
295
8
8
305
31
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
NW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.5
WNW
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
131
55
80
178
169
12
15
11
11
9
29
29
65
62
67
8
6
57
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.4
W
3
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
6
1.6
WNW
8
Energy kJ
300
202
217
202
3
380
521
255
296
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
189
17
0
12
0
0
105
42
0
37
33
0
37
42
17
26
76
0
12
17
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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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