Dogmans (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead for Dogmans (Rincon). The next couple of weeks are looking flat as a pancake, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.

We’re looking at a real dry spell. From Monday the 6th of July right through to Friday the 17th, there’s barely a ripple. You’ll see a few tiny pulses of energy – a weak 0.3ft to 1.0ft bump here and there – but the combined swell energy is basically zero, with figures like 4, 5, or 14 (your call). That’s not surf, that’s a lake. The water’s sitting at 84°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that won’t help the waves any.

The wind does clean up sometimes – we get glassy mornings on Wednesday the 8th and again on the 16th, and some gentle offshore breezes on the afternoons – but with no swell to work with, it’s just a pretty day on the sand.

Even the longest of the run, around Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th, only shows a 0.3ft pulse from the N with a 13-second period. That’s long-period energy, sure, but it’s so weak you could paddle over it without a glance. The combined energy is a measly 4.

The first glimmer of something that might even be called a wave comes on Saturday the 18th of July. That morning you’ll see 0.3ft from the N, but the wind is light cross-onshore which isn't promising. The best of the whole outlook, and I use that term loosely, is on Sunday the 19th. We’ve got a 0.3ft north swell with a nice 11-second period, and it’s glassy – dead calm wind. That’s the cleanest it’ll get, but the combined energy is only 3. You’ll need a longboard and a whole lot of patience.

Bottom line, there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The break is fairly consistent in general, but this run is a barren stretch. Forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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