Surf Forecasts:
Gualala Rivermouth surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, NW swell with 2,039 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gualala Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Gualala Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gualala Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 9th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 10th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gualala Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 24 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
426 | 979 | 1152 | 1365 | 1131 | 1081 | 1521 | 1368 | 999 | 1360 | 653 | 429 | 423 | 327 | 236 | 326 | 276 | 346 | 427 | 292 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 6:26PM1.99m | 6:10AM1.55m | 6:56PM2.12m | 7:39AM1.53m | 7:31PM2.26m | 9:00AM1.57m | 8:11PM2.40m | 10:10AM1.64m | 8:55PM2.52m | 11:12AM1.71m | 9:43PM2.62m | 12:08PM1.77m | 10:34PM2.67m | 1:02PM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:56AM1.07m | 12:02PM0.86m | 1:53AM0.81m | 12:48PM0.99m | 2:45AM0.54m | 1:39PM1.11m | 3:35AM0.27m | 2:32PM1.21m | 4:25AM0.05m | 3:27PM1.27m | 5:15AM-0.11m | 4:23PM1.31m | 6:06AM-0.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | |
8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:39 | — | 8:40 | |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
62 | 181 | 636 | 1365 | 1131 | 1081 | 1231 | 778 | 999 | 800 | 653 | 318 | 201 | 196 | 176 | 156 | 232 | 346 | 427 | 292 | 288 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | WNW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | S 13 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 12 |
264 | 979 | 1152 | 158 | 84 | 44 | 11 | 21 | 758 | 749 | 441 | 429 | 423 | 327 | 236 | 290 | 276 | 168 | 69 | 49 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 12 | WNW 16 | — | — | — | S 23 | SSW 21 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SSW 18 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 24 |
426 | 208 | 166 | 45 | 11 | 50 | — | — | — | 10 | 44 | 77 | 106 | 90 | 78 | 326 | 79 | 64 | 108 | 108 | 347 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 815 | 886 | 864 | 1058 | 1521 | 1368 | — | 1360 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 54 | 252 | 49 | 132 | 251 | 45 | 60 | 73 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Information about the Gualala Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gualala Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gualala Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gualala 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 (Gualala 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 Gualala 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.
Gualala Rivermouth is 51 km (32 miles) from Ukiah. If you plan a vacation in Mendocino County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ukiah. Ukiah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











