Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 26 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
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 Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 30th May)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
3
0
1
3
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
2
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
20
0.9
NW
18
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
9
0.7
SSW
20
1.9
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
358
500
936
812
530
270
253
455
532
506
437
229
290
783
393
588
531
651
637
432
466
Wind (km/h)
35
NW
25
NW
15
W
25
W
5
NNE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
WSW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
30
NW
25
NNW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:51PM1.60m
8:49AM1.03m
8:19PM1.66m
9:40AM1.02m
8:46PM1.69m
10:25AM1.01m
9:13PM1.71m
11:06AM1.01m
9:41PM1.72m
11:46AM0.99m
10:10PM1.71m
12:26PM0.98m
10:42PM1.68m
1:10PM0.97m
Low Tide
2:44AM0.07m
1:50PM0.47m
3:23AM-0.05m
2:20PM0.56m
3:58AM-0.12m
2:49PM0.63m
4:32AM-0.17m
3:17PM0.68m
5:06AM-0.19m
3:46PM0.71m
5:40AM-0.18m
4:17PM0.75m
6:17AM-0.15m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
1
Temp °C
17
13
16
16
14
15
16
15
18
20
15
21
21
13
20
21
13
22
24
15
26
12
7
13
12
12
12
14
14
16
17
12
18
16
8
14
14
8
19
20
11
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
NW
14
1.7
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
14
1.4
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
0.9
NW
18
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
8
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
358
305
936
229
530
270
222
455
532
506
437
229
222
181
346
485
531
239
637
432
268
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
15
1
SSW
18
0.2
S
16
0.4
SW
13
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
89
239
233
2
173
143
143
143
100
147
105
111
69
121
96
102
54
651
19
43
402
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
23
0.4
WNW
21
0.6
WNW
20
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
23
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
S
9
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
15
Energy kJ
6
2
2
2
21
175
253
139
145
9
37
34
130
65
103
33
28
26
2
44
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
5
2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
13
1.2
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.8
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
9
1.9
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
9
1.4
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
6
1.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
140
500
812
57
84
135
290
783
393
588
489
508
275
191
466
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
7
2
3
1
3
4
4
3
4
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
2
3
3
Distance (km)
944
34
42
315
0
37
37
0
12
315
12
42
316
26
17
117
17
4
17
12
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
7
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
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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