Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at the forecast for the next couple of weeks here. It’s a bit of a quiet stretch for the most part, so we’re not going to be spoilt for choice. The water is sitting at a warm 85°, which is a touch above average for this time of year, so that’s a small win to keep us comfortable while we wait for a wave.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 16th. It’s not big, but you’ll find some rideable knee to waist-high waves in the morning, around 3ft from the NE. The energy is still pretty weak, only 115 on the dial, and it’s a short-period wind swell at 7 seconds, so expect it to be a bit crumbly. Light E winds will keep it clean for a splash, but it’s not a day to get overly excited about.

After that, we’re back into a proper lull. For the next week, from Monday the 17th right through to the following Tuesday the 25th, there is nothing that even comes close to a real recommendation. We’re looking at mostly tiny, weak, and often choppy conditions. There’s a mix of cross-shore winds and some stormy afternoons, so it’s going to be a frustrating time if you’re desperate for a session. It’s one of those flat spells that you’re better off just accepting.

There’s a little pulse of energy mid-week, but it’s not doing us any favours. On Wednesday the 26th, we see the energy jump up into the moderate range, reading 151, but the swell is still only around 3ft from the NNE, and the wind is a messy cross-shore. The afternoon cleans up with a SSE cross-off, and there will be surfable but very ordinary waves. It’s just not worth paddling out for the hassle.

The real standout of the whole window shows up on Saturday the 29th. We finally get a bit of a longer-period swell, 10 seconds, coming out of the NW. It’s still pretty small, with the morning around 2ft, but it’s clean and glassy with zero wind. That’s rare, and it’ll make the most of what’s there. The afternoon sees it bump up to 3ft and the energy jumps to a moderate 139, but the wind shifts to a gentle cross-onshore from the N, putting a bit of chop on it. Still, for this stretch, this is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s a promise of better things, but it’s far out, so don’t book the week off work, just keep an eye on it.

Alright, that’s the long and short of it. We are in a waiting game, but a clean Saturday morning in the forecast is enough to keep the hope alive.

Rusty.

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