Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Domes.

Honestly, it’s a pretty flat spell for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and not much in the way of proper surf. The first real recommendation doesn’t pop up until Friday morning, July 31st, and even then it’s marginal. From there, the options are few and far between, with several days where there’s just nothing worth paddling out for.

The best of a quiet bunch looks like that Friday morning, July 31st. Domes (Rincon) will be seeing a small 2ft swell out of the NE, with a short period of 7 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push. The combined swell energy is weak at 43, which matches the feeling of a half-hearted little wave. But the wind is glassy, dead calm from the north, so the surface will be like a mirror. That clean, smooth face is a real treat. For a beginner-friendly point break, this is about as good as it gets on a tiny day. The water’s about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Keep in mind that crowds are often around here, so you might have some company.

Saturday morning, August 1st, it’s a similar story: 2ft from the NE at 6 seconds, combined energy only 26. Glassy again, with a light NW breeze. It’s rideable, but you’ll be working for every little bump.

The afternoon sessions on the 31st, 1st, and 10th of August are surfable but ordinary, with a bit of cross-off wind keeping things clean enough. Still, these are very small waves – 3ft to 3ft – and the energy is low.

There’s a brief uptick in combined energy to 111 on the afternoon of Friday, August 7th, with a 4ft NE swell, but the rating is still poor. It’s a bit more push, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a messy, wind-affected line-up. Not a standout.

The rest of the outlook is a desert. From the 2nd of August right through to the 15th, morning after morning of 0.33ft to 2ft, mostly glassy or light wind, but with no energy. Several days show combined energy in the single digits. The 12th of August afternoon has a moderate offshore breeze, but the swell is just 0.33ft from the north – a total non-event.

So, if you’re keen, your best bet is the glassy, tiny waves on Friday morning, July 31st. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. The good news is, Domes is consistent, so it won’t stay this quiet forever. Forecasts can always change.

Rusty.

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