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Capitola Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Capitola Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Capitola Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Capitola Rivermouth sea temperature is
14.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Capitola Rivermouth surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SSW swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capitola Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | |
503 | 644 | 608 | 499 | 487 | 392 | 294 | 275 | 276 | 904 | 643 | 759 | 817 | 742 | 566 | 539 | 447 | 436 | 310 | 287 | 217 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.54m | 11:19PM2.10m | 2:12PM1.53m | 11:56PM2.05m | 3:02PM1.54m | 00:34AM1.98m | 3:51PM1.56m | 1:13AM1.89m | 4:33PM1.60m | 1:59AM1.77m | 5:08PM1.66m | 2:57AM1.64m | 5:35PM1.74m | 4:12AM1.51m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:15PM1.32m | 6:59AM0.24m | 5:54PM1.35m | 7:40AM0.28m | 6:39PM1.38m | 8:21AM0.34m | 7:33PM1.41m | 9:01AM0.40m | 8:43PM1.40m | 9:39AM0.48m | 10:04PM1.35m | 10:16AM0.57m | 11:24PM1.21m | ||||||||
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 | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:24 | — |
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Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 16 |
18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SSW 19 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
 kJ | 353 | 235 | 608 | 499 | 487 | 91 | 170 | 275 | 209 | 665 | 643 | 687 | 867 | 742 | 866 | 765 | 447 | 524 | 651 | 574 | 527 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 503 | 644 | 183 | 154 | 18 | 392 | 294 | 221 | 183 | 904 | 217 | 759 | 817 | 3 | 566 | 539 | 48 | 436 | 310 | 287 | 217 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 14 | S 15 | S 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 26 | S 25 |
| kJ | 125 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 78 | 148 | 15 | 276 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 21 | 13 | 109 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | — | WNW 8 | NW 8 | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 151 | — | — | 429 | 388 | — | 701 | — | — | 942 | 1033 | 1177 | 643 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 343 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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.
Capitola Rivermouth is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Live Oak. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Live Oak. Live Oak has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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