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San Gabriel Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Orange County (51 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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San Gabriel Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 29 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
San Gabriel Rivermouth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's San Gabriel Rivermouth sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)San Gabriel Rivermouth surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 6 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 759 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Gabriel Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for San Gabriel Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at San Gabriel Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 30th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 6th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 4th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Gabriel Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Fri 5 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | |
105 | 111 | 133 | 263 | 446 | 432 | 651 | 596 | 637 | 543 | 407 | 392 | 387 | 287 | 214 | 408 | 475 | 742 | 759 | 742 | 700 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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High Tide | 8:30PM2.22m | 10:21AM1.53m | 9:01PM2.23m | 11:02AM1.51m | 9:33PM2.22m | 11:45AM1.48m | 10:07PM2.19m | 12:31PM1.45m | 10:42PM2.13m | 1:21PM1.43m | 11:17PM2.05m | 2:16PM1.44m | 11:55PM1.95m | 3:09PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:48AM0.25m | 2:46PM1.13m | 4:24AM0.23m | 3:17PM1.16m | 5:01AM0.24m | 3:48PM1.20m | 5:41AM0.28m | 4:20PM1.24m | 6:21AM0.33m | 4:55PM1.28m | 7:03AM0.40m | 5:39PM1.33m | 7:44AM0.46m | 6:44PM1.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — |
 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 10 | W 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 |
 kJ | 105 | 26 | 21 | 85 | 99 | 432 | 651 | 596 | 637 | 543 | 407 | 392 | 387 | 63 | 183 | 116 | 100 | 742 | 759 | 742 | 700 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | W 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | W 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | W 7 | WSW 7 | WNW 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 111 | 102 | 263 | 446 | 110 | 39 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 49 | 287 | 38 | 408 | 475 | 51 | 29 | 18 | 65 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | SSW 24 | SW 23 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | WNW 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 21 | 55 | 133 | 65 | 66 | 102 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 75 | 100 | 214 | 113 | 220 | 33 | 20 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 30 | 143 | 23 | 29 | 97 | 29 | 29 | 143 | 29 | 29 | 69 | 29 | 29 | 92 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 143 |
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Information about the San Gabriel Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for San Gabriel Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at San Gabriel Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our San Gabriel 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 (San Gabriel 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 San Gabriel 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.
San Gabriel Rivermouth is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Seal Beach. If you plan a vacation in Orange County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Seal Beach. Seal Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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