Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 12 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
13.4° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Razorblades in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 16th May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
14
1.2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
11
1.9
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
242
188
173
161
412
394
295
380
627
399
482
961
1079
1578
1840
1686
2301
1933
907
757
615
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SSW
5
WNW
10
S
20
NW
10
N
5
SSW
15
WNW
10
N
10
SW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
35
NW
40
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
20
NNW
10
S
15
WNW
5
E
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
High Tide
7:43PM1.49m
8:08AM1.16m
8:10PM1.66m
9:03AM1.17m
8:42PM1.82m
9:57AM1.17m
9:17PM1.94m
10:51AM1.15m
9:57PM2.01m
11:46AM1.11m
10:40PM2.01m
12:46PM1.07m
11:27PM1.96m
Low Tide
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
3:35PM0.48m
5:12AM-0.49m
4:17PM0.55m
6:03AM-0.50m
5:03PM0.63m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
7:58
Temp °C
15
14
12
15
19
13
16
20
15
18
21
13
21
23
15
18
19
13
18
20
17
14
13
12
14
16
9
15
17
12
17
18
9
17
17
8
11
11
8
17
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
1
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.8
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
1.8
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
217
180
173
135
278
217
137
380
408
399
223
156
624
165
115
102
101
57
907
757
615
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
15
Energy kJ
242
188
133
161
120
234
246
284
256
242
31
67
165
2
13
24
25
53
31
42
69
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
17
Energy kJ
9
29
27
37
62
159
295
10
8
8
8
25
146
4
2
12
12
21
46
48
46
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
2.5
WNW
12
3
WNW
12
2.5
WNW
12
0.1
SE
10
Energy kJ
412
394
50
627
482
961
1079
1578
1840
1686
2301
1933
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
1
2
3
Distance (km)
189
189
0
190
42
0
183
42
0
187
42
17
42
42
41
76
42
17
183
42
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
4
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
3
6
5
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
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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