Rincon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(California – Ventura County, USA)
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Surf Break: Rincon Point
Photo credit: Morten
Surf Break: Rincon Point
Photo credit: Morten
Surf Break: Rincon Point
| Name: | Rincon Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Rincon Point in Ventura is a fairly exposed point break that has very consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Hazards include rocks, locals and sharks.
Overall Rincon Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
This picture describes the range of swells directed at Rincon Point through a typical y... (show all text)
The figure shows how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from different directions... (show all text)
Also see Rincon Point surf quality by season and Rincon Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Rincon Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Rincon Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Rincon 2 | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Rincon 3 | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | La Conchita Beach | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Little Rincon | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tarpits | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Rincon Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | East Santa Barbara Buoy | 22 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Santa Monica Basin Buoy | 50 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Santa Barbara Buoy | 57 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | South Santa Rosa Island Buoy | 63 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Santa Maria Buoy | 86 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Rincon Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Rincon Island, Mussel Shoals, California | 2 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rincon Island, California | 2 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Rincon Island, California (2) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Santa Barbara, Pacific Ocean, California (sub) | 12 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Rincon Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Mountain High resort (United States) | 103 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Baldy (United States) | 103 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sunrise Ski Area (United States) | 103 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Alta Sierra at Shirley Meadows (United States) | 106 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Snow Valley (United States) | 140 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Rincon Point: |
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| Closest city location | Carpinteria (United States) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Toro Canyon (United States) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Summerland (United States) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Montecito (United States) | 10 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Oak View (United States) | 11 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Rincon Point is Point Mugu Nas Airport (NTD) in USA, 43 km (27 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Rincon Point is Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (BUR), also in USA, 105 km (65 miles) away.
- Third is Vandenberg Afb (Lompoc) Airport (VBG) in USA, 108 km (67 miles) away.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in USA is 110 km (68 miles) away.
- Jack Northrop Fld Hawthorne Muni Airport (HHR), also in USA is the fifth nearest airport to Rincon Point and is 117 km (73 miles) away.




