The Genesis Invitational
Riviera Country Club Weather
By OverUnderWeather Research Desk
Pacific Palisades, CA · Elevation about 80 m (262 ft) · Usually played in February. Canyon course near the coast; afternoon sea breeze typically builds.
Morning vs afternoon wind, next few days
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Past tournament rounds at this course
10 first- and second-round days from our data (2021 onwards), showing the field's average score and the average wind during each player's round. Wind is modelled hourly weather at the course, not an on-site reading.
Windiest rounds
| Year | Round | Avg wind | Gusts | Field avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | R1 | 12.3 km/h | 32.4 km/h | 71.21 |
| 2026 | R1 | 11.9 km/h | 28.8 km/h | 70.89 |
| 2022 | R1 | 9.7 km/h | 27.3 km/h | 70.95 |
| 2021 | R2 | 8.6 km/h | 24.1 km/h | 70.91 |
| 2022 | R2 | 8 km/h | 21.8 km/h | 70.48 |
Wettest rounds: 2026 R1 (6.6 mm, field avg 70.89).
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Frequently asked
How high is Riviera Country Club?
About 80 m (262 ft) at our course point, checked against two elevation maps (82 m and 77 m). At this height altitude has little effect on how far the ball flies.
When is The Genesis Invitational played?
Usually February. Check the official schedule for this year's dates.
Does the morning or afternoon wave get worse weather?
It changes every week. The table above shows this week's forecast gap between morning and afternoon wind at the course.