Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Domes (Rincon) are a flat spell. There’s no good surf on offer right from the start, and we’re looking at a long, quiet run. The pattern shows tiny waves and poor conditions all the way through, so don’t get your hopes up.

The first few days, starting Tuesday the 8th of September, we’ve got swell around 1 ft from the NE with a period of 10 seconds – combined wave energy is weak at just 31. The wind is a cross-shore and there’s even a risk of thunderstorms. The water temperature is 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’s not freezing. But the surf itself is poor.

Wednesday the 9th starts glassy in the morning, with the same tiny 1 ft NE swell and a slightly longer 12-second period. The energy is still low (55), and the wind turns offshore in the afternoon, cleaning it up, but it’s not enough to make it worthwhile.

Thursday the 10th morning is dead calm with 2 ft NE swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds – just weak, windswell chop. The energy is 61. The afternoon picks up a touch to 3 ft from the NE, still short period at 6 seconds, energy hits 95, and the wind is cross-offshore. It’s surfable but very ordinary. That’s the best we’ve got, and it’s a real struggle.

Beyond that, from Friday the 11th through to the 23rd of September, the swell never gets above 2 ft, with most days showing 0.3 ft to 1 ft. Periods vary from 5 to 15 seconds, but the energy stays in the single digits or low double digits – the highest is only 46 on the 17th. Winds are often glassy or cross-offshore in the mornings, but there’s simply no swell to ride.

There is one true standout? Honestly, no. There’s nothing that qualifies as a highlight. The best chance for a paddle is Thursday the 10th afternoon, with that 3 ft NE swell and clean cross-offshore wind – but even that is weak and short period. It’s a beggars-can’t-be-choosers situation.

For beginners, the swell never gets over 5 ft, so it’s never too big, but there’s just no wave to learn on. For experts, there’s nothing to ride.

The setup here is a point break, but with this tiny, short-period swell, don’t expect any shape. It’s a flat spell. If you’re a kite surfer, even that’s not interesting – the wind is mostly light.

To be honest, if you’re in Rincon, sit this one out. Forecasts can change, but right now the outlook is empty.

Rusty.

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