Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 17 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
13.8° 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 Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 17th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 17th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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 Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
0
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
12
2.3
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2177
1522
797
486
281
256
194
638
357
351
187
265
260
226
152
130
191
201
203
201
223
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
5
ENE
10
SSE
20
WNW
10
E
10
SSW
10
W
10
N
10
SSW
15
WNW
5
N
10
WSW
10
W
10
NNW
10
S
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
S
10
SW
5
NNW
10
SW
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
off
on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
High Tide
10:40PM2.01m
12:46PM1.07m
11:27PM1.96m
1:51PM1.04m
00:19AM1.83m
3:02PM1.05m
1:19AM1.66m
4:14PM1.11m
2:29AM1.48m
5:15PM1.20m
3:52AM1.30m
6:05PM1.31m
5:19AM1.17m
Low Tide
4:17PM0.55m
6:03AM-0.50m
5:03PM0.63m
6:58AM-0.44m
5:56PM0.71m
7:56AM-0.34m
7:05PM0.78m
8:58AM-0.23m
8:36PM0.80m
10:01AM-0.11m
10:20PM0.75m
11:00AM0.01m
11:52PM0.60m
11:52AM0.13m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:58
7:58
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
Temp °C
20
13
17
20
17
19
21
20
20
22
18
18
19
16
16
17
14
15
16
14
17
15
12
16
16
13
17
19
18
18
19
14
17
17
13
15
15
13
13
15
12
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
2.3
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.5
SW
14
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
59
1522
797
486
281
256
194
638
357
351
187
265
260
226
133
102
114
201
203
201
223
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
WNW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.6
SW
15
0.7
WNW
10
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
10
Energy kJ
24
58
30
42
73
171
154
56
88
112
184
77
109
150
152
48
191
88
24
21
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
NW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
12
53
46
28
80
69
61
65
55
51
48
47
47
50
72
78
44
44
18
37
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
12
0.4
SE
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.7
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.4
W
4
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
Energy kJ
2177
4
5
20
16
66
130
5
104
92
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
3
1
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
17
0
37
255
0
113
12
0
189
42
0
12
42
0
282
14
0
105
42
0
117
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
4
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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