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Capitola Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Capitola Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 08 May 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capitola Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Capitola Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 12 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 13) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 10th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capitola Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tue 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 223 | 144 | 194 | 124 | 227 | 225 | 81 | 188 | 142 | 109 | 80 | 154 | 138 | 264 | 226 | 146 | 142 | 140 | 133 | 96 | 130 | 82 | 82 | 166 | 104 | 129 | 269 | 79 | 169 | 125 | 101 | 62 | 97 | 96 | 123 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | glass | cross | on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:55PM 1.98 | 9:41AM 1.58 | 9:17PM 2.03 | 10:31AM 1.58 | 9:41PM 2.07 | 11:18AM 1.58 | 10:07PM 2.09 | 12:06PM 1.57 | 10:36PM 2.10 | 12:55PM 1.55 | 11:06PM 2.09 | 1:49PM 1.52 | 11:39PM 2.06 | 2:48PM 1.50 | 12:15AM 2.03 | 3:53PM 1.49 | 12:54AM 1.97 | 4:55PM 1.52 | 1:41AM 1.90 | 5:40PM 1.58 | 2:40AM 1.81 | 6:10PM 1.65 | 3:56AM 1.71 | 6:36PM 1.76 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:37AM 0.62 | 3:01PM 0.92 | 4:12AM 0.48 | 3:31PM 1.02 | 4:47AM 0.37 | 4:02PM 1.12 | 5:23AM 0.30 | 4:33PM 1.20 | 6:01AM 0.27 | 5:03PM 1.27 | 6:41AM 0.27 | 5:34PM 1.33 | 7:25AM 0.29 | 6:06PM 1.38 | 8:11AM 0.32 | 6:45PM 1.43 | 8:59AM 0.36 | 7:45PM 1.46 | 9:47AM 0.39 | 9:16PM 1.46 | 10:35AM 0.43 | 10:54PM 1.37 | 11:21AM 0.48 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tue 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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