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Razorblades Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Barbara (36 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 09 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Type | Time (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.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly 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 | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | |
300 | 202 | 385 | 237 | 348 | 279 | 326 | 288 | 237 | 242 | 188 | 175 | 161 | 210 | 361 | 311 | 380 | 521 | 305 | 255 | 296 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
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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) | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 15 | WNW 18 | NW 16 |
| 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) | SSW 20 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | SSW 18 | WNW 12 | S 12 | WNW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 18 | — | WNW 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| 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) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 300 | 202 | 217 | — | 202 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 380 | 521 | — | 255 | 296 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 189 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 105 | 42 | 0 | 37 | 33 | 0 | 37 | 42 | 17 | 26 | 76 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 17 |
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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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