Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I'm gonna level with ya. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and lackluster for our area. We've got a real dry spell on our hands, so don't get your hopes up for any hero waves.

The only spot on the cards is Domes (Rincon). It’s a consistent point break that’s good for beginners, but the swell just isn't cooperating. The water temp is close to average for this time of year, nothing wild to report there.

Tuesday the 11th has the first bit of surf, but it's weak. A 3.3ft swell from the NE with a short 6-second period and a cross-offshore breeze gives us surfable but ordinary waves. The combined swell energy is only 64, which is barely a pulse. It's not worth getting wet for.

We drift into a long, quiet stretch. From Wednesday the 12th right through to the end of the window, almost every session is marked as poor. You’ll see tiny knee-high waves, sometimes glassy but mostly just small and weak. The energy readings are pathetic, mostly well under 100. There's a slight bump on Thursday afternoon the 13th with a 3.9ft NE swell and a bit more energy (147), but the wind is cross-offshore and the sea state is only "clean," not clean enough to make the small, short-period stuff any fun.

The best chance you'll get is Friday afternoon the 14th. A 4.3ft NE swell with a 7-second period, and a 12 mph SE wind that's actually offshore. The combined energy hits 172, which is moderate. This is the one window where it might be surfable and reasonably clean for a short time. But don't expect barrels – it's still a short-period, junky swell.

Honestly, for the rest of the 16 days, you're looking at knee-to-waist high slop with either glassy conditions or bumpy cross-shore wind. The long gap of poor conditions is pretty stark. For a consistent spot like Domes, a flat spell this long is a bummer, but forecasts can change.

If you're itching to paddle, Friday afternoon is it. Otherwise, wait for the next system.

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