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Rincon - Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Rincon - Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rincon - Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rincon - Rivermouth sea temperature is
15.8° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rincon - Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Rincon - Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 6 | SW 15 | W 8 | WNW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | NW 13 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | W 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | |
13 | 33 | 58 | 21 | 85 | 51 | 42 | 42 | 115 | 111 | 35 | 65 | 42 | 51 | 62 | 118 | 78 | 84 | 84 | 94 | 119 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 9:03PM1.72m | 10:02AM1.18m | 9:26PM1.74m | 10:46AM1.12m | 9:51PM1.74m | 11:31AM1.07m | 10:16PM1.71m | 12:21PM1.01m | 10:43PM1.66m | 1:18PM0.96m | 11:13PM1.59m | 2:34PM0.92m | 11:46PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM0.32m | 3:51AM-0.09m | 3:12PM0.44m | 4:26AM-0.15m | 3:37PM0.55m | 5:02AM-0.17m | 4:01PM0.65m | 5:39AM-0.16m | 4:25PM0.74m | 6:19AM-0.11m | 4:46PM0.82m | 7:05AM-0.05m | 5:03PM0.88m | 7:57AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | 7:45 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 19 |
18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | WNW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 5 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 5 | W 5 |
 kJ | 13 | 28 | 58 | 21 | 85 | 51 | 36 | 18 | 115 | 111 | 13 | 65 | 24 | 23 | 62 | 118 | 78 | 67 | 66 | 22 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 9 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 35 | 34 | 42 | 42 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 26 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 66 | 46 | 84 | 84 | 94 | 119 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 16 | NW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SSE 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 51 | 57 | 35 | 42 | 11 | 14 | 56 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 45 | — | 94 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | — | — | 16 | 41 | 100 | 25 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 328 | 0 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 164 | 692 | 0 | 0 | 922 | 0 | 117 |
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Information about the Rincon - Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rincon - Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rincon - Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rincon - 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 (Rincon - 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 Rincon - 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.
Rincon - Rivermouth is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Santa Ana. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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