Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: we are looking at a long, dry spell. For the first ten days or so, from now through to the 25th of September, there's practically nothing doing. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.3 ft to 2 ft, with hardly any energy behind it – we're talking combined energy readings as low as 2 to 47, which is weak as dishwater. Winds are mostly light or glassy, and the water's a warm 85°, about average for this time of year, but it doesn't matter when there's no waves to ride. It’s just flat.

That all changes towards the end of the month. We’ve got a proper stand-out window starting on the 27th of September and carrying through to the 29th. The first decent push arrives on the 27th (Sunday) at Domes (Rincon) . The morning session is the pick of the weekend, with a clean 4 ft NE groundswell, a long period of 13 seconds, and a combined energy of 420 – that's moderate to strong energy.

This is where it gets really good. The 28th of September is the true standout. Monday morning is looking absolutely perfect: still a clean 4 ft of NE swell from the optimum direction, a 13-second period, glassy conditions with no wind, and even better energy at 394. The afternoon holds that quality, switching to a 14-second period with a combined energy of 418. Then, Tuesday the 29th is still a fantastic option, with 3 ft of NE swell, a 12-second period, and glassy conditions all day, with energy at 223.

Now, a word of warning. This is a point break, which is a good thing. A long-period groundswell like this, over 13 seconds, tends to run a bit too straight at a beach break, but a point like Domes should handle it beautifully, giving you some long, lined-up walls. Keep in mind the morning sessions on the 27th and 28th are prime for beginners as the swell size is manageable, but by the 28th afternoon, it's still in that friendly range. The crowds here can be a bit of a problem – it's an exposed spot that picks up swell well, so expect company.

So, in short: it’s a blank diary until the 26th, with a few barely rideable waves. But from the 27th to the 29th of September, especially the 28th, we’ve got some serious swell direction, clean conditions, and proper energy. That's your window.

Rusty.

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