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Razorblades surfForecast / CAL – Santa Barbara / USA
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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
15.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Razorblades over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 16 | S 16 | WNW 7 | S 14 | S 14 | W 16 | S 13 | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | NW 19 | NW 16 | |
266 | 242 | 191 | 153 | 103 | 129 | 89 | 109 | 109 | 198 | 142 | 163 | 160 | 116 | 113 | 83 | 56 | 64 | 53 | 93 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:17PM1.06m | 4:18AM1.37m | 7:03PM1.18m | 5:48AM1.33m | 7:38PM1.31m | 7:00AM1.31m | 8:08PM1.42m | 7:59AM1.30m | 8:35PM1.52m | 8:49AM1.26m | 9:00PM1.60m | 9:34AM1.22m | 9:23PM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:44AM-0.11m | 10:30PM0.84m | 11:53AM-0.08m | 00:10AM0.69m | 12:48PM-0.05m | 1:17AM0.49m | 1:31PM0.00m | 2:08AM0.30m | 2:07PM0.08m | 2:52AM0.14m | 2:38PM0.18m | 3:30AM0.01m | 3:04PM0.28m | 4:05AM-0.09m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:38 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
17 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | S 16 | WNW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 16 |
62 | 242 | 158 | 153 | 103 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 109 | 198 | 142 | 163 | 160 | 116 | 113 | 83 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 50 | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 14 | S 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 16 | WNW 12 | W 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | W 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | NW 19 | SW 15 |
266 | 134 | 155 | 96 | 90 | 129 | 56 | 109 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 31 | 32 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 64 | 21 | 93 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 15 | S 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 12 | WNW 15 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 12 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | S 11 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 |
54 | 17 | 11 | 53 | 51 | 36 | 75 | 30 | 18 | 15 | 34 | 34 | 6 | 21 | 28 | 4 | 41 | 25 | 38 | 21 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 |
— | 88 | 191 | 115 | 135 | 80 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 31 | 25 | 12 | 31 | 14 | — | 3 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 74 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 17 | 182 | 76 | 17 | 42 | 41 | 0 | 12 | 282 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 41 |
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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.











