The Rivermouth Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.96° N 122.02° W

Issued: 4 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Rivermouth sea temperature is
12.4° C

Normal for this time of year

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


The Rivermouth surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 19s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Rivermouth this week:

The surf forecast for The Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 1.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 9th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 9th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
20
1.2
SSW
19
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
2.2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.1
SSW
16
1
S
16
1.3
WNW
10
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1103
1129
940
1081
961
867
644
496
350
423
423
239
246
240
346
269
324
225
225
346
463
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
NW
5
NNE
5
WSW
0
E
5
NNW
10
SSW
10
SW
0
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SE
Wind State
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
6:22PM1.50m
7:13AM0.92m
6:59PM1.63m
8:50AM0.98m
7:40PM1.75m
10:07AM1.09m
8:24PM1.86m
11:09AM1.19m
9:11PM1.95m
12:02PM1.26m
10:00PM1.99m
12:52PM1.31m
10:51PM1.98m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.36m
1:14AM0.26m
12:10PM0.52m
2:02AM0.00m
1:05PM0.66m
2:49AM-0.23m
2:00PM0.79m
3:36AM-0.42m
2:55PM0.87m
4:25AM-0.55m
3:49PM0.92m
5:13AM-0.61m
4:44PM0.94m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:25
8:25
8:27
8:27
8:28
8:28
8:29
 mm
Temp °C
19
22
18
21
23
18
20
20
17
20
21
17
18
19
14
19
19
15
18
19
14
Feels °C
18
18
17
19
21
17
18
19
16
19
20
17
17
18
13
18
17
14
17
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
20
1.2
SSW
19
2
WNW
9
2.1
WNW
10
1.2
SSW
17
2.1
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
1
S
14
1
S
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1103
1129
616
784
888
867
586
446
325
423
423
239
232
232
346
269
324
225
225
346
187
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
0.2
WNW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
SSW
21
0.7
SW
21
Energy kJ
113
116
940
1081
25
653
644
496
350
202
202
158
119
119
178
173
72
115
106
305
463
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
S
21
0.7
NW
9
0.5
NW
9
0.4
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
Energy kJ
121
12
67
11
21
34
87
41
119
246
240
83
83
22
41
55
54
47
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WNW
10
2.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
452
961
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
2
2
0
2
0
0
38
38
0
38
38
0
26
38
0
38
38
0
38
38
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Santa Cruz
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
7
8
7
6
5
8
7
5
4
6
5
4
5
4
6
5
4
4
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Information about the The Rivermouth Surf forecast

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

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