Niagara Rivermouth surfForecast / Lake Ontario / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 EDT
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Niagara Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Niagara Rivermouth sea temperature is
5.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)
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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
1
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
5
Wednesday
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Thu
7
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
0
E
0
NNW
15
NW
15
W
20
SW
15
NW
15
WSW
20
SW
20
SW
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
WSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
WNW
0
S
15
ENE
10
NNW
20
WNW
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
Low Tide
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
cloud
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rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
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light rain
cloud
part cloud
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6:09
6:07
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6:03
6:03
6:01
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8:15
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7
1
1
Temp °C
8
6
8
6
5
9
6
7
10
10
12
15
15
8
12
10
8
12
10
8
12
4
4
6
1
0
3
1
2
5
4
6
10
8
4
7
6
5
10
7
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
524
524
585
537
524
524
572
670
593
524
671
685
1877
1790
1739
638
257
1058
537
584
638
Best forecast wave conditions in Lake Ontario - United States
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
4
2
4
3
2
3
1
3
3
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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Information about the Niagara Rivermouth Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Niagara Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Niagara Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Niagara 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 (Niagara 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 Niagara 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.

Niagara Rivermouth is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Saint Catharines. If you plan a vacation in Lake Ontario - United States, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint Catharines. Saint Catharines has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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