Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 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
13.6° 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 Monday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Razorblades in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 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 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
0
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1426
797
486
281
214
194
638
357
414
187
289
311
291
167
161
193
201
203
201
223
140
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
SSE
20
WNW
10
ENE
10
S
10
W
15
NNW
5
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
W
10
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
S
10
WSW
5
N
10
SW
15
W
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-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
6:46PM1.42m
Low Tide
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
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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
7:59
8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
Temp °C
12
18
20
18
19
21
20
19
21
17
17
19
16
16
16
14
15
15
14
17
19
11
17
15
14
17
19
17
17
17
13
16
17
13
15
14
13
13
13
12
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
14
1
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
13
0.8
WNW
12
1
WNW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
1426
797
486
281
214
194
638
357
414
187
289
109
150
167
161
114
88
203
201
223
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
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
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
Energy kJ
58
30
46
73
171
156
56
88
112
184
77
47
50
152
73
193
201
24
21
65
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
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
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
Energy kJ
53
46
25
80
69
61
65
55
51
48
47
73
72
51
44
44
18
37
20
137
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.9
WNW
4
1.1
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.6
W
11
0.3
W
3
0.7
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
4
Energy kJ
3
5
2
26
311
291
91
83
2
102
95
50
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
0
37
88
0
113
12
0
14
42
0
12
42
0
282
12
0
105
42
0
262
42
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
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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