
Surf Forecasts:
Dogmans (Rincon) surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with 10 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dogmans (Rincon) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dogmans (Rincon) in the next 16 days are 0.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dogmans (Rincon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for Dogmans (Rincon). I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. For the next week and a half or so, the swell window is basically shut. We’re lookin’ at a long, long gap of flat or near-flat conditions, with nothing worth paddling out for from Sunday 26 July right through to at least the end of the first week of August. The combined swell energy sits at zero for most of that time – just dead calm or tiny wind ripples, which is brutal for a reef setup that really needs a proper pulse from the West-Northwest to get going.
Now, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so no shock there, but the lack of any push is the real story.
Things get a little more interesting toward the second week. By Saturday 8 August, we start seeing the faintest signs of life. On the Saturday morning (8 Aug), we’re still small – only 0.7ft of swell from the Northeast – but the combined energy creeps up to 16. That afternoon gets a bit better with 1ft from the Northeast and a period of 11 seconds, giving us 22 units of energy. That’s still weak, but with glassy or clean offshore winds from the East-Northeast, it’ll be clean. Sunday 9 August keeps that tiny 1ft Northeast swell rolling with glassy conditions all day – energy around 19 to 22. Honestly, it’s small and inconsistent, but if you’re desperate for a paddle and don’t mind knee-high waves, Sunday 9 August is the best you’re gonna get. The swell direction is coming from the Northeast, which isn’t the optimum West-Northwest that Dogmans loves, so don’t expect any classic reef shape. The 11-second period means some longer gaps between sets, so lots of waiting.
If you’re an intermediate surfer looking for anything clean, that Sunday 9 August morning with no wind and glassy surface is your standout window. It’s not a standout by normal standards – more like a ‘least worst’ option. Crowds are possible here, but with these tiny waves, it’ll be quiet.
Don’t hold your breath for anything bigger. The forecast after that (Monday 10 August) stays tiny, with energy dropping back to 14 and only 1ft. It’s a sad run for a spot that usually needs a good Western groundswell to show its teeth.
Forget about beginners – even the biggest wave here (1ft) is safe and tiny. And nobody should be thinking about expert-level waves; there’s nothing overhead or challenging.
So yeah, it’s a blank run. Dogmans just isn’t getting any love from the ocean in this 16-day window. With such poor consistency and almost no energy, it’s not unusual for this area to go quiet like this when the swell direction doesn’t line up. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d save your energy.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 4 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 5:35AM0.25m | 7:28PM0.51m | 6:29AM0.26m | 8:10PM0.52m | 7:21AM0.28m | 8:48PM0.53m | 8:12AM0.30m | 9:24PM0.54m | 9:01AM0.33m | 9:57PM0.53m | 9:49AM0.36m | 10:29PM0.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:43AM0.20m | 11:51AM0.05m | 2:23AM0.19m | 12:39PM0.05m | 2:58AM0.19m | 1:26PM0.05m | 3:30AM0.18m | 2:11PM0.07m | 4:00AM0.18m | 2:57PM0.09m | 4:29AM0.17m | 3:42PM0.11m | 4:57AM0.16m | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:06 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
— | — | 14 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 73 | 51 | 53 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | S 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 5 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 10 |
4 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | S 9 | — | — | S 5 | S 5 | NE 8 | — | ENE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | — | — |
1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | E 2 | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 4 |
93 | 43 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 1 | — | 105 | 91 | 69 | 115 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 282 | 467 | 303 | 22 | 22 | 303 | 22 | 22 | 67 | 58 | 144 | 3 | 282 | 3 | 861 | 17 | 7 | 473 | 44 |
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Information about the Dogmans (Rincon) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dogmans (Rincon) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dogmans (Rincon) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dogmans (Rincon) 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 (Dogmans (Rincon)) 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 Dogmans (Rincon) 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.










