Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 24 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
13.7° 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 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 27th May)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 30th May)7ft (2.2m) 13s

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 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
0.9
NW
18
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
1.4
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
220
368
464
387
372
358
502
942
865
833
387
292
449
532
493
437
270
746
1133
650
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
NNW
15
W
25
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
35
NW
25
NNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
W
15
NNW
10
W
25
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
11:06AM1.01m
9:41PM1.72m
11:46AM0.99m
Low Tide
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
3:17PM0.68m
5:06AM-0.19m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:02
8:02
8:04
8:05
8:05
8:06
8:07
8:07
Temp °C
17
15
18
19
13
17
17
13
16
16
14
16
17
14
18
20
14
21
22
13
22
15
12
15
14
9
13
10
8
12
11
11
13
13
11
16
16
10
19
18
7
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.9
NW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
20
0.9
NW
18
1
WNW
16
1
WNW
15
1
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
22
0.7
SSW
20
Energy kJ
140
220
368
464
387
372
358
350
233
229
173
387
253
449
532
493
437
229
70
181
346
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.6
WNW
15
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.6
WNW
12
0.4
NW
16
0.8
SSW
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
NW
23
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SW
23
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
38
22
142
125
114
98
89
239
2
2
21
143
143
139
147
107
105
77
130
123
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
10
0.1
S
10
0.4
WNW
21
0.5
NW
10
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
137
66
22
7
7
7
6
2
2
175
48
9
9
37
34
31
33
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
3
0.4
WNW
3
1
WNW
4
1
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
1.7
WNW
6
2
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
8
2.5
WNW
9
1.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
33
8
3
40
44
36
197
502
942
865
833
183
292
186
135
151
356
270
746
1133
650
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
3
3
Distance (km)
42
0
42
315
17
41
1538
41
76
316
0
12
42
0
317
315
17
4
41
17
76
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Barbara
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
2
4
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
4
3
9
3
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
9
9
7
6
7
7
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
7
7
5
7
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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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