Gualala Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.83° N 123.63° W

Gualala Rivermouth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gualala Rivermouth sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.4° 

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


Gualala Rivermouth surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,869 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with NW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gualala Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gualala Rivermouth over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
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Night
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1.8
NW
8
0.8
SSW
14
1.8
NW
7
1.9
NW
8
2.1
NW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.5
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
10
2
NW
10
2.3
NW
9
1.6
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1021
890
770
779
519
568
463
406
242
346
452
533
857
1124
1040
1389
1199
708
904
427
Wind (km/h)
30
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
35
NW
25
NNW
30
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
35
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
35
NNW
30
NNW
30
NW
35
NNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:42PM2.29m
12:51PM1.76m
11:21PM2.27m
1:19PM1.81m
00:00AM2.20m
1:45PM1.87m
00:41AM2.10m
2:12PM1.93m
1:24AM1.96m
2:39PM1.99m
2:14AM1.80m
3:08PM2.05m
3:15AM1.63m
Low Tide
4:44PM1.32m
6:03AM0.24m
5:27PM1.28m
6:35AM0.26m
6:10PM1.23m
7:04AM0.32m
6:56PM1.17m
7:33AM0.43m
7:45PM1.10m
8:00AM0.56m
8:37PM1.01m
8:28AM0.72m
9:36PM0.91m
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6:11
6:13
6:13
6:15
6:16
6:16
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8:29
8:28
8:27
8:25
8:24
8:23
8:22
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Temp °C
19
17
18
18
16
18
19
16
18
20
16
20
20
16
19
20
16
19
19
18
Feels °C
14
12
13
12
12
13
13
11
14
15
11
15
14
10
14
14
11
18
19
16
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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.

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