Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.41° N 117.61° W

Riviera Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Riviera sea temperature is
22.7°C
3.4° 

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


Riviera surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Riviera this week:

The surf forecast for Riviera over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Riviera in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. 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+) 2AM (Sun 4th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
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SW
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16
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
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0.8
SSW
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0.7
SW
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0.7
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20
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18
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16
0.9
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0.7
SSW
20
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
266
295
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203
183
172
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243
214
319
429
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512
409
393
428
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
10
NE
15
S
10
W
5
N
5
W
20
WNW
5
SSW
5
WSW
15
WNW
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NNW
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WSW
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WNW
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W
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WSW
15
WNW
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NW
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W
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
2:56PM1.52m
6:22AM1.15m
4:35PM1.55m
6:49AM1.29m
5:48PM1.62m
7:16AM1.43m
6:45PM1.67m
7:44AM1.56m
7:33PM1.68m
8:11AM1.68m
8:17PM1.63m
8:38AM1.76m
8:58PM1.55m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.08m
10:43AM0.92m
00:09AM0.00m
12:03PM0.73m
00:53AM-0.04m
12:57PM0.53m
1:30AM-0.04m
1:42PM0.34m
2:02AM0.01m
2:23PM0.18m
2:31AM0.10m
3:02PM0.07m
2:57AM0.21m
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Information about the Riviera Surf forecast

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

Riviera is 2 km (1 miles) from San Clemente. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Clemente. San Clemente has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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