The Rivermouth Surf Break
Lat Long: 36.96° N 122.02° W

The Rivermouth Sea Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Weather Forecast for The Rivermouth

Issued: 10 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Rivermouth sea temperature is
12.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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

Today's The Rivermouth sea temperature is 12.4 °C

(Normal for this time of year)

Mean: 12.6 °C
Range: 10.8 °C to 14.6 °C
Statistics for 08 Jun (1981–2005)
  • neoprene wetsuit hood for warmth and a watertight seal in cold sea temperatures
  • neoprene gloves for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures
  • wetsuit boots for warmth, grip, and protection in cold temperatures

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit, a neoprene hood, gloves and boots.

Sunny with pleasant to warm air temperatures, yet the sea at The Rivermouth remains rather cold. Surfers will need a spring wetsuit and ideally neoprene hood, gloves and boots.

United States Sea Water Temperature

Map of current United States
Surface Water Temperatures

(based on measurements from oceanographic satellites)
United States Water Temperature Anomaly

Map of current United States
Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

(compared with long term averages
at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for The Rivermouth. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

The Rivermouth Water Temperature Graph

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

The Rivermouth sea temperatures peak in the range 14 to 17°C (57 to 63°F) on around the 25th of September and are at their lowest on about the 7th of April, in the range 10 to 14°C (50 to 57°F). The warmest seasonal sea temperatures at The Rivermouth in late September lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots. At its lowest in the first part of April, low sea temperatures at The Rivermouth are suited to a 5/4mm or 5/3mm good quality wetsuit with neoprene gloves and 3mm boots. You will need a hood if it's windy or the air is cold.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at The Rivermouth can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at The Rivermouth. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

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