Surf Forecasts:
Domes (Rincon) surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Domes (Rincon) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Domes (Rincon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight up about it – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty darn flat for Domes (Rincon). We’ve got a long stretch of nothing special to get through, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
Right now, Thursday the 27th of August is a total write-off. We’ve got a tiny 1ft NE windswell with a period of just 14 seconds, but the cross-shore wind is making a mess of things. The wave energy is super weak (42), so it’s more of a lake than an ocean. The water temp is a warm 85°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s the only nice thing I can say.
Friday the 28th, we finally get a little window. The morning starts with a glassy, zero-wind condition and a small 1ft NE swell. It’s not going to blow your mind, but on a log or a foamie, you might find a couple of little crumbly walls. The energy is still weak (62), but the clean surface makes it the one bright spot in the first week. Saturday the 29th sees a brief jump in size to 4ft from the NE, but with a short, weak 7-second period and only moderate energy (116), it’s mostly just bumpy and ordinary. By Sunday the 30th, the wind cranks up to 19-22 mph from the NE, and we’re back to rubbish.
From Monday the 31st right through to the 8th of September, it’s a painful run of days with swell heights barely scraping 3ft. The wind states keep flipping, but mostly we’re looking at glassy conditions with no energy, or breezy onshore junk. Wave energy drops down into the single digits and teens for days on end. It’s a proper flat spell.
Now, look ahead to Wednesday the 9th of September. That’s the only flicker of hope. The morning glass-off kicks in with a 3ft NNE swell, but here’s the kicker – the period jumps to 12 seconds and the combined energy hits 175 (moderate). That’s actual groundswell. The swell direction is right off the optimum for Domes (NNW), so it’s going to wrap in a bit wonky, but that energy will push through. It’s still small, but for a point break like Domes, that longer period will produce some fun, lined-up runners. Perfect for beginners and longboarders, and the glass-off means it’ll be clean. Thursday the 10th keeps that momentum with a similar 3-3ft NNE swell and glassy conditions, energy holding at 144-190. This is the standout two-day window. It’s not a monster, but after all that flatness, it’s the best we’ve got. Get out there early, because crowds are often a factor here for clean, small waves.
After that, we fizzle back out into the flatness for the last few days of the forecast. Nothing to write home about.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the horizon for that mid-September swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 61 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 19 | 24 | 97 | 67 | 6 | 6 | 126 | 82 | 68 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 11 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:45PM0.51m | 8:42AM0.41m | 9:17PM0.50m | 9:28AM0.44m | 9:48PM0.47m | 10:15AM0.47m | 10:21PM0.44m | 11:03AM0.50m | 10:54PM0.40m | 11:54AM0.51m | 11:31PM0.36m | 12:49PM0.52m | 00:11AM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:58PM0.10m | 3:06AM0.17m | 2:46PM0.11m | 3:32AM0.15m | 3:35PM0.13m | 4:00AM0.13m | 4:25PM0.14m | 4:30AM0.10m | 5:18PM0.16m | 5:03AM0.08m | 6:15PM0.18m | 5:41AM0.05m | 7:19PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 13 | — | 7 | 4 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 12 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | S 5 | NE 5 |
29 | 61 | 53 | 51 | 48 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 15 | — | 6 | 126 | 82 | 68 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | S 5 | NE 11 | S 4 | S 5 | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | NE 11 | S 5 |
6 | 6 | — | — | — | 2 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 12 | E 8 | NE 12 | N 15 | — | N 13 | N 12 | NE 6 | NE 9 | — | NNE 11 | NE 11 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | N 11 | NE 7 | NNE 11 |
— | — | 6 | 1 | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 12 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — |
7 | 12 | 18 | 10 | 44 | 29 | — | 97 | 67 | 39 | 80 | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 304 | 475 | 44 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 145 | 0 | 16 | 293 | 863 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 145 | 145 | 126 |
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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.











