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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 10 pm Tuesday 19 May 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
15.4° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 26th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
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 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 19 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | |
82 | 137 | 66 | 96 | 56 | 107 | 48 | 85 | 47 | 84 | 122 | 124 | 124 | 110 | 84 | 82 | 255 | 261 | 220 | 209 | 259 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 00:00AM1.89m | 3:01PM1.09m | 1:02AM1.71m | 4:10PM1.16m | 2:15AM1.52m | 5:06PM1.26m | 3:39AM1.34m | 5:51PM1.38m | 5:05AM1.21m | 6:29PM1.50m | 6:24AM1.13m | 7:01PM1.61m | 7:33AM1.08m | 7:31PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:47AM-0.38m | 6:50PM0.87m | 8:50AM-0.27m | 8:27PM0.88m | 9:51AM-0.14m | 10:13PM0.80m | 10:48AM-0.02m | 11:43PM0.62m | 11:37AM0.11m | 00:51AM0.42m | 12:20PM0.24m | 1:45AM0.22m | 12:58PM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — |
 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 |
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Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 20 |
19 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | S 13 | W 4 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 75 | 137 | 66 | 58 | 7 | 107 | 47 | 85 | 29 | 4 | 122 | 124 | 124 | 110 | 84 | 82 | 255 | 261 | 220 | 209 | 259 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | S 13 | W 6 | S 12 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | S 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | S 12 | WNW 10 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | W 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 4 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 82 | 31 | 11 | 27 | 56 | 56 | 53 | 79 | 47 | 84 | 33 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 68 | 61 | 9 | 20 | 34 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 21 | S 11 | WNW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 15 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 12 | S 9 |
| kJ | 32 | 39 | 59 | 96 | 27 | 27 | 48 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 9 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | W 5 | — | W 3 | W 4 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 17 | — | 5 | 9 | — | 12 | — | — | 48 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 45 | 42 | 10 | 20 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 248 | 0 | 0 | 281 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 281 | 0 | 110 | 45 |
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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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