San Gabriel Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Orange County / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 PST
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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 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for San Gabriel Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for San Gabriel Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at San Gabriel Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 8th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 8th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 8th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for San Gabriel Rivermouth over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
W
1
W
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.5
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)8813131514121313131318161615141313191715
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4651363534474130333434331069081109106605874153227
Wind
(km/h)
35
NW
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NW
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
NNE
5
NE
5
WSW
10
N
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:58AM
1.79
1:23PM
1.44
2:46AM
1.83
3:07PM
1.27
3:35AM
1.87
5:22PM
1.24
4:23AM
1.91
6:55PM
1.31
5:09AM
1.97
7:45PM
1.39
5:52AM
2.05
8:18PM
1.45
6:32AM
2.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:59PM
0.61
8:14AM
1.07
7:35PM
0.81
9:53AM
0.97
8:15PM
0.99
11:16AM
0.81
9:09PM
1.12
12:13PM
0.65
10:18PM
1.21
12:55PM
0.51
11:21PM
1.24
1:30PM
0.38
12:11AM
1.23
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56
Sunset5:00--5:00--5:01--5:01--5:02--5:04--5:05--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171516181619211821242122242223242223232224
Feels °C (?)81111131113161216191618201719191920201920
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The above surf forecast table for San Gabriel Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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