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Riviera Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Riviera surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 22 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Riviera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Riviera sea temperature is
19.3° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Riviera in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 23rd May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 25th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Riviera over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Fri 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
186 | 255 | 258 | 258 | 226 | 217 | 214 | 432 | 601 | 469 | 422 | 428 | 325 | 289 | 289 | 229 | 166 | 210 | 158 | 170 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 2:58AM1.30m | 5:02PM1.29m | 4:22AM1.18m | 5:45PM1.41m | 5:39AM1.11m | 6:21PM1.52m | 6:44AM1.07m | 6:53PM1.61m | 7:40AM1.05m | 7:22PM1.66m | 8:29AM1.04m | 7:50PM1.70m | 9:13AM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:22PM0.73m | 10:10AM0.04m | 11:00PM0.60m | 11:03AM0.14m | 00:13AM0.42m | 11:48AM0.24m | 1:08AM0.24m | 12:26PM0.34m | 1:53AM0.09m | 12:59PM0.43m | 2:31AM-0.02m | 1:29PM0.52m | 3:05AM-0.10m | 1:58PM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — |
 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 186 | 255 | 258 | 258 | 226 | 217 | 214 | 432 | 601 | 469 | 422 | 428 | 110 | 133 | 95 | 229 | 166 | 210 | 158 | 170 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | S 10 | S 10 | W 4 | W 6 | S 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | 45 | 44 | 44 | 47 | 20 | 143 | 178 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 325 | 289 | 289 | 47 | 32 | 32 | 21 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | S 11 | W 4 | W 9 | W 15 | S 10 | S 10 | W 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | NW 18 | WNW 16 |
| kJ | 4 | 18 | 18 | 38 | 37 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 12 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | W 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 81 | 89 | 0 | 89 | 89 | 0 | 89 | 89 | 0 | 85 | 1390 | 85 | 81 | 559 | 68 | 85 | 89 | 0 | 86 | 89 |
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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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