Surf Forecasts:
Santa Maria Rivermouth surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Maria Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Maria Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thu 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
362 | 367 | 293 | 222 | 225 | 240 | 330 | 322 | 223 | 220 | 268 | 445 | 365 | 531 | 834 | 499 | 686 | 686 | 459 | 432 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10AM1.45m | 8:02PM2.36m | 10:12AM1.50m | 8:48PM2.47m | 11:08AM1.54m | 9:38PM2.52m | 12:02PM1.57m | 10:29PM2.51m | 12:55PM1.60m | 11:22PM2.42m | 1:48PM1.63m | 00:17AM2.27m | 2:40PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:43AM0.25m | 1:31PM1.06m | 3:32AM0.04m | 2:23PM1.11m | 4:22AM-0.10m | 3:16PM1.15m | 5:12AM-0.17m | 4:11PM1.16m | 6:03AM-0.16m | 5:09PM1.17m | 6:54AM-0.09m | 6:13PM1.18m | 7:43AM0.04m | 7:25PM1.18m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | |
8:15 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:17 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
235 | 179 | 157 | 151 | 225 | 222 | 330 | 322 | 223 | 220 | 268 | 246 | 180 | 531 | 834 | 499 | 686 | 686 | 459 | 432 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 |
362 | 367 | 293 | 222 | 125 | 143 | 172 | 58 | 98 | 96 | 37 | 445 | 365 | 178 | 138 | 149 | 180 | 96 | 125 | 40 | 98 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 23 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 10 | S 10 |
40 | 37 | 143 | 211 | 209 | 240 | 97 | 94 | 56 | 52 | 193 | 41 | 38 | 51 | 47 | 24 | 32 | 32 | 53 | 53 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 42 | 0 | 43 | 43 | 0 | 219 | 96 | 0 | 96 | 96 | 27 | 300 | 126 | 18 | 96 | 126 | 18 | 407 | 96 |
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Information about the Santa Maria Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Maria Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Maria Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Maria 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 (Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria 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.
Santa Maria Rivermouth is 20 km (12 miles) from Arroyo Grande. If you plan a vacation in Santa Barbara, look for hotels and other accommodation in Arroyo Grande. Arroyo Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











