Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, let’s talk about Domes (Rincon). This is a consistent point break that usually handles a decent push from the NNW, but that’s not what we’ve got on the table. The whole 16-day window looks flat and uninspiring. There’s no true standout session here – nothing even close to a recommendation. I’ll walk you through it, but don’t get your hopes up.

We start off Monday the 6th of July with a tiny pulse of 4ft NE swell, period only 7 seconds, and cross-off wind from the NE at 6 mph. Wave energy is weak (97). Water temp is 84°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s about the only bright spot. It’s surfable but very ordinary, and with thunderstorms lurking, it’s not worth chasing.

Tuesday the 7th drops off even more: 3ft NE, 6 seconds, cross wind, poor conditions. Afternoon sees a bit more wind but no swell. Wednesday the 8th is more of the same – 3ft to 4ft, weak energy, poor. Thursday the 9th morning offers a brief blip with 3ft NE, 7 seconds, clean-ish cross-off, and weak energy (76) – still very ordinary. The rest of the week goes downhill: mostly tiny waves, weak energy, and bumpy wind. Saturday the 11th morning goes glassy but with only 2ft NE and period 6 seconds – energy a pitiful 30. Not worth paddling out.

The following week doesn’t get any better. Monday the 13th has a 0.7ft NNE groundswell with 12-second period but onshore wind – total dud. The only flicker of life comes Wednesday the 15th afternoon: 4ft NE, 6 seconds, cross-off wind, energy 105 – surfable but again very ordinary. After that it’s back to tiny dribble. Even a few glassy mornings (17th, 21st) only offer 1–2ft and no power.

Bottom line: Domes is a consistent break but the forecast is a long stretch of poor conditions. There’s nothing here that qualifies as a good surf option in this 16-day window. Keep an eye on the charts – things can change quick, but right now it’s a no‑go.

– Rusty

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