Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 11 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
13.2° 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 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 15th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 17th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
1
2
3
4
1
2
2
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
14
1.1
WNW
12
2
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
2.3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
326
322
237
242
221
175
161
333
500
295
380
705
307
398
472
1024
1484
1744
1981
3346
2002
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
5
NNW
10
SW
10
SW
5
N
10
S
25
NW
10
NNW
10
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
SW
10
WNW
5
N
15
NW
35
NNW
30
NW
25
NW
35
NW
10
N
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
10:51AM1.15m
9:57PM2.01m
11:46AM1.11m
10:40PM2.01m
Low Tide
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
3:35PM0.48m
5:12AM-0.49m
4:17PM0.55m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:54
7:55
7:57
7:58
Temp °C
18
17
15
18
16
12
15
19
13
17
20
16
19
21
17
21
21
13
19
21
13
17
16
14
16
15
12
14
15
8
16
17
13
17
19
14
18
15
5
13
14
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
SSW
13
1.4
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
Energy kJ
180
237
237
217
221
173
135
120
264
181
380
419
307
260
472
636
165
158
102
101
57
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
12
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
16
Energy kJ
326
322
191
242
188
175
161
62
226
242
284
256
242
220
223
165
2
2
24
25
46
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
S
11
0.5
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.6
WNW
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
11
11
35
9
29
27
37
9
160
295
8
8
8
31
67
146
4
2
12
12
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
1.1
WNW
12
2
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
10
3
WNW
11
3.5
WNW
11
2.5
WNW
12
Energy kJ
2
333
500
705
398
1024
1484
1744
1981
3346
2002
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
189
42
0
14
189
0
315
17
0
12
42
0
14
4
0
0
42
41
76
33
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
5
4
3
4
4
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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