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Capitola Rivermouth Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Santa Cruz (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Capitola Rivermouth surfForecast / CAL – Santa Cruz / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 12 Mar 2025 PDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Capitola Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Capitola Rivermouth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Capitola Rivermouth in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 13) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 13th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 14th Mar) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 13th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Capitola Rivermouth over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 121 | 610 | 434 | 2392 | 2722 | 26 | 1527 | 34 | 1208 | 38 | 35 | 31 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 64 | 24 | 24 | 55 | 41 | 54 | 37 | 37 | 61 | 61 | 53 | 100 | 174 | 61 | 191 | 146 | 99 | 120 | 121 | 121 | 76 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | glass | glass | on | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:55AM 2.04 | 11:03PM 1.80 | 10:37AM 1.99 | 11:26PM 1.85 | 11:18AM 1.91 | 11:48PM 1.89 | 12:00PM 1.81 | 12:11AM 1.91 | 12:44PM 1.70 | 12:35AM 1.92 | 1:33PM 1.58 | 1:01AM 1.90 | 2:30PM 1.46 | 1:29AM 1.88 | 3:47PM 1.37 | 2:03AM 1.84 | 5:57PM 1.34 | 2:48AM 1.81 | 3:51AM 1.80 | 8:54PM 1.46 | 5:09AM 1.82 | 8:57PM 1.52 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:39PM 0.38 | 4:39AM 0.86 | 5:08PM 0.48 | 5:18AM 0.76 | 5:34PM 0.60 | 5:56AM 0.69 | 6:00PM 0.73 | 6:36AM 0.63 | 6:25PM 0.87 | 7:18AM 0.61 | 6:49PM 1.01 | 8:04AM 0.62 | 7:11PM 1.14 | 8:57AM 0.64 | 7:29PM 1.25 | 10:02AM 0.65 | 7:34PM 1.33 | 11:16AM 0.63 | 12:26PM 0.57 | 10:49PM 1.45 | 1:21PM 0.48 | 12:35AM 1.40 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:21 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 15 | 19 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Capitola Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Capitola Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Capitola Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Capitola 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 (Capitola 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 Capitola 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.
Capitola Rivermouth is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Live Oak. If you plan a vacation in Santa Cruz, look for hotels and other accommodation in Live Oak. Live Oak has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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