
Surf Forecasts:
Domes (Rincon) surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Domes (Rincon) this week:
The surf forecast for Domes (Rincon) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Domes (Rincon) in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Domes (Rincon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in with the outlook for our local stretch. Truth be told, it's a bit of a flat spell ahead. We've got a solid 16-day window, but don't get your hopes up too early. There's a real quiet patch through most of it, with the first real chance of something rideable not showin' up until well into the second week. We're lookin' at a gap of almost a week and a half of nothin' worth paddlin' out for, so maybe use that time to patch up that old wetsuit or tune up your fins.
The main show is *Domes (Rincon)*, and it's a consistent point break that's exposed to the swell, perfect for beginners when it's tiny. The water temp's sittin' around a balmy 84°, with the anomaly less than a degree off normal, so it's prime for a session without a steamer right now. But the catch is, for days on end, we're starin' at tiny, weak waves with a combined wave energy barely registerin' (often under 50). Winds are glassy in the mornings a lot, which is a tease, but there's just no push behind 'em.
Now, there's a little flicker of life around Thursday, August 6th. We get a pulse of 2.3 ft to 3.9 ft swell with a period tickin' up to 8 seconds from the NE. The combined energy jumps up to a moderate (152) in the afternoon. Winds are glassy in the a.m. and clean with a cross-off breeze later. The report calls it "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," so it's not a standout by any means, but it's the best lookin' window in this whole forecast. Don't expect a classic; just a chance to get wet on something grovelly.
After that, it's more of the same story – tiny, weak pulses peterin' out. There's a sniff of something on August 11th (Tuesday) with a morning session showin' 3 ft NE swell and clean cross-off winds, but again the energy is weak (92) and the comment is just "surfable." The rest of the time, we're lookin' at knee-high dribble with cross-shore chop or flat calm. The second week of August has a couple of these "surfable" moments with clean winds, but they're fleeting and you'd be lucky to snag a wave that stands up for more than a second.
So, there you have it. The one day that might be worth a look is Thursday, August 6th, mostly for the afternoon session when that moderate energy shows up with clean wind. For everything else... well, grab a skateboard.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 3 | NE 5 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 65 | 49 | 125 | 49 | 75 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:24PM0.54m | 9:01AM0.33m | 9:57PM0.53m | 9:49AM0.36m | 10:29PM0.52m | 10:37AM0.39m | 11:00PM0.49m | 11:27AM0.42m | 11:31PM0.46m | 12:17PM0.45m | 00:03AM0.42m | 1:11PM0.47m | 00:39AM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11PM0.07m | 4:00AM0.18m | 2:57PM0.09m | 4:29AM0.17m | 3:42PM0.11m | 4:57AM0.16m | 4:29PM0.14m | 5:25AM0.15m | 5:20PM0.17m | 5:54AM0.12m | 6:15PM0.19m | 6:26AM0.10m | 7:18PM0.21m | |||||||
— | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 21 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | NE 7 | NE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 6 | S 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | S 5 | NE 5 |
1 | 65 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | S 5 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | S 9 | — | SE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 |
1 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — |
64 | — | — | 125 | 49 | 75 | 38 | — | — | 53 | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | — | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 44 | 863 | 824 | 44 | 20 | 304 | 20 | 304 | 304 | 20 | 863 | 27 | 281 | 20 | 557 | 167 |
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Information about the Domes (Rincon) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Domes (Rincon) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Domes (Rincon) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Domes (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 (Domes (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 Domes (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.
Domes is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Aguadilla. If you plan a holiday in Puerto Rico, look for hotels and other accommodation in Aguadilla. Aguadilla has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










