Capitola Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.97° N 121.95° W

Issued: 4 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Capitola Rivermouth sea temperature is
12.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Capitola Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Capitola Rivermouth surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capitola Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for Capitola Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Capitola Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 11th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
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
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
758
496
350
429
346
239
236
236
346
269
320
225
225
365
463
450
834
608
614
607
573
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
0
S
10
SW
5
SSW
0
W
10
SW
10
SW
0
NNW
10
SW
10
SSW
0
NE
10
SW
10
SSW
5
ENE
10
SW
15
SW
5
SW
Wind State
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
8:31AM1.43m
7:43PM2.25m
9:41AM1.49m
8:26PM2.37m
10:43AM1.54m
9:13PM2.47m
11:40AM1.59m
10:03PM2.51m
12:34PM1.63m
10:55PM2.50m
1:26PM1.66m
11:49PM2.42m
2:18PM1.70m
00:45AM2.28m
Low Tide
1:07PM1.02m
3:08AM0.25m
1:58PM1.11m
3:58AM0.04m
2:51PM1.17m
4:48AM-0.10m
3:46PM1.21m
5:39AM-0.17m
4:43PM1.22m
6:30AM-0.17m
5:43PM1.23m
7:20AM-0.10m
6:48PM1.22m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:27
8:27
8:28
8:28
8:28
8:29
8:29
 mm
Temp °C
26
21
16
21
22
16
20
21
16
21
20
16
22
22
15
24
24
16
23
23
15
Feels °C
24
19
16
20
20
16
19
20
16
20
19
16
21
21
14
23
22
16
22
21
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
1
SW
18
1
SW
18
1
SW
17
Energy kJ
461
386
290
226
190
137
236
236
346
269
320
225
225
276
239
450
834
608
614
607
573
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
W
10
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.6
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
758
496
350
429
346
239
133
121
178
173
68
106
108
365
463
137
181
178
75
150
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
W
15
0.2
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.5
S
12
0.5
W
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
S
15
0.3
NW
9
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
21
4
33
31
75
178
230
225
116
75
72
49
56
55
32
32
25
32
67
13
29
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
4
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
6
2
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
0
38
38
0
38
38
0
31
124
0
38
81
0
38
38
0
104
147
0
104
221
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Cruz
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Capitola Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Capitola Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Capitola Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Capitola Rivermouth 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 (Capitola Rivermouth) 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 Capitola Rivermouth 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.

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