Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 08 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
13.9° 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 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 9th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 9th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 9th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
9
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
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
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
256
388
288
306
385
237
348
229
326
288
233
242
188
176
161
125
238
295
353
318
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
5
W
5
N
5
S
5
SSW
5
SE
15
SSE
10
S
5
E
10
S
10
SW
5
N
15
WSW
25
NW
20
NNW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:28PM0.99m
3:03AM1.19m
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
Low Tide
10:11AM0.12m
9:23PM0.95m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:00
5:58
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7:51
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:53
7:54
7:54
Temp °C
19
22
15
20
22
14
20
20
18
20
20
18
18
18
14
17
17
14
19
20
14
18
20
11
19
20
11
19
19
17
19
19
18
16
16
15
15
15
14
17
15
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
11
0.4
SSW
18
1.4
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
1
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
0.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
12
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
91
47
127
288
171
385
237
144
78
222
237
233
225
183
176
135
125
238
199
353
318
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
W
10
0.5
WNW
13
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
WNW
11
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
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
145
78
26
94
151
51
93
348
173
326
288
191
242
188
175
161
120
219
295
140
91
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
NW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.8
WNW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
44
43
26
77
55
80
178
172
229
11
11
11
9
33
29
65
62
67
8
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
7
1.5
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
2
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
202
256
388
306
232
1
5
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
189
17
0
76
17
0
12
42
0
12
0
0
39
37
0
37
42
0
42
315
17
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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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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