Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 23 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 Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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 Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
3
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
2.1
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
0.9
NW
18
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
203
201
223
140
220
368
464
387
372
358
615
1023
774
892
469
394
455
539
512
367
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
SW
15
W
10
NNW
15
WSW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
10
S
10
SW
10
N
10
W
25
NW
15
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:05PM1.31m
5:19AM1.17m
6:46PM1.42m
6:40AM1.09m
7:21PM1.52m
7:50AM1.05m
7:51PM1.60m
8:49AM1.03m
8:19PM1.66m
9:40AM1.02m
8:46PM1.69m
10:25AM1.01m
9:13PM1.71m
Low Tide
11:00AM0.01m
11:52PM0.60m
11:52AM0.13m
1:03AM0.41m
12:37PM0.25m
1:58AM0.23m
1:16PM0.37m
2:44AM0.07m
1:50PM0.47m
3:23AM-0.05m
2:20PM0.56m
3:58AM-0.12m
2:49PM0.63m
4:32AM-0.17m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
Temp °C
15
16
14
16
17
14
17
19
13
17
17
13
16
17
14
15
16
15
18
20
14
14
14
12
14
14
11
15
15
9
13
11
7
12
12
11
13
13
13
16
16
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.7
WNW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.8
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
Energy kJ
201
203
201
223
140
220
368
464
387
372
358
239
1023
229
892
469
394
190
539
512
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.7
NW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.9
NW
18
0.9
WNW
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
65
56
57
38
38
34
142
125
114
98
88
203
233
2
173
143
143
455
137
107
105
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
23
0.4
NW
21
0.6
WNW
20
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
14
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
Energy kJ
44
25
21
21
137
66
22
7
7
6
6
2
2
11
115
256
102
107
9
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
1.1
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
5
1.9
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1
WNW
9
1.3
WNW
5
Energy kJ
1
4
3
44
35
26
288
615
774
421
181
77
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
1
1
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
255
42
0
117
42
0
42
347
0
17
1538
41
42
317
0
189
76
0
42
317
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
3
3
4
4
3
9
2
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
7
7
6
6
7
9
5
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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