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Gualala Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Mendocino County (14 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Gualala Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Mendocino County / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 28 Oct 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gualala Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Gualala Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gualala Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Friday (Oct 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 29th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 29th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gualala Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 464 | 450 | 418 | 1026 | 3054 | 2283 | 1076 | 716 | 322 | 437 | 499 | 1556 | 5105 | 3469 | 2710 | 3341 | 3879 | 3868 | 3114 | 2379 | 1474 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:12PM 1.90 | 7:20AM 1.69 | 4:25PM 1.83 | 7:47AM 1.77 | 5:48PM 1.79 | 8:09AM 1.88 | 7:07PM 1.78 | 8:31AM 2.01 | 8:19PM 1.81 | 8:57AM 2.16 | 9:25PM 1.84 | 9:27AM 2.32 | 10:26PM 1.88 | 10:01AM 2.46 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:24PM 0.57 | 11:19AM 1.55 | 12:16AM 0.58 | 12:46PM 1.43 | 1:03AM 0.60 | 1:48PM 1.23 | 1:45AM 0.64 | 2:39PM 0.97 | 2:26AM 0.70 | 3:26PM 0.68 | 3:07AM 0.80 | 4:12PM 0.39 | 3:48AM 0.91 | ||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | ||
| Sunset | 6:19 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | ||
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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 12 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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