
Surf Forecasts:
Domes (Rincon) surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NE swell with 107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Domes (Rincon) this week:
The surf forecast for Domes (Rincon) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Domes (Rincon) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Domes (Rincon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts for Domes (Rincon), and I gotta be straight with you—it’s looking pretty flat and grim for the most part. There’s a long stretch of nothing on the horizon, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it.
The first real pulse of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Thursday the 13th. We finally see a jump in the energy, with the combined swell energy hitting 165, which is a decent little kick. The swell is from the NE at 4ft, but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period, wind-driven kinda wave. It’s not going to be a thing of beauty, but it’s the first sign of life. The wind is cross-off and light, so it might be clean enough to get a few if you’re desperate.
Then we get a tease on Friday the 14th in the morning. The swell is 3ft from the NE with a 7-second period. It’s surfable, but “very ordinary” is the kindest thing I can say about it. The afternoon bumps up to 4ft, but the wind picks up to 12 mph, which will chop it up a bit.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday the 15th in the morning. The swell jumps to 6ft from the ENE, with a 7-second period. The combined energy is 249, which is the strongest we see in this whole window. It’s a proper push of water for the first time. The wind is cross-off at 9 mph, so it should be reasonably clean. Now, 6ft isn’t huge, but for this stretch, it’s the best on offer. It’s a lot of short-period energy, so it might be a bit walled-up, but it's the one morning where you’ll actually feel like you’re surfing something with a bit of push. The afternoon, the wind cranks up to 19 mph from the ENE, making it a complete mess. Forget the paddle, that’s kite-surfing wind.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The 16th and 17th are basically flat, with tiny swells and weak energy. There’s a small bump on the 17th morning at 4ft, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’ll be soft and crumbly. Not worth the effort.
So, what’s the call? The water temp is 84°, which is about 1° above average for this time of year—nothing wild, just a touch warm. The surf, though, is the story. This is a long, drawn-out period of poor conditions. The one day that stands out is Saturday the 15th. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time the ocean shows any real intent. If you’re a beginner, 6ft might be a touch much, but it’s not out of control. For everyone else, it’s the one to circle.
The rest of the window is a whole lot of nothing. You’ll see glassy mornings with no swell, and afternoons with cross-shore ripples. It’s a tough stretch for surfers. But the good news is, Domes is a consistent spot, so this kind of dead run doesn’t usually last forever. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be planning on a lie-in for most of the next two weeks.
Stay patient.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
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14 | 17 | 31 | 31 | 78 | 104 | 97 | 77 | 67 | 45 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 54 | 35 | 46 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 9 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:09PM0.49m | 1:20AM0.34m | 3:11PM0.51m | 2:09AM0.31m | 4:16PM0.53m | 3:10AM0.29m | 5:20PM0.56m | 4:20AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.58m | 5:32AM0.30m | 7:17PM0.60m | 6:42AM0.33m | 8:08PM0.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:31PM0.22m | 7:47AM0.05m | 9:51PM0.22m | 8:39AM0.03m | 11:10PM0.22m | 9:39AM0.01m | 00:17AM0.20m | 10:44AM-0.00m | 1:12AM0.19m | 11:50AM-0.01m | 1:59AM0.18m | 12:53PM-0.00m | 2:41AM0.16m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | — | NE 9 | S 7 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 7 | — | NNE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 |
14 | 17 | 31 | 31 | — | 104 | 4 | 77 | 8 | 45 | — | 8 | 11 | — | 12 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | — | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | NE 9 | S 8 | NE 9 | S 8 | S 5 | — | S 8 | S 4 | NNE 8 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 |
1 | — | 7 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | NNE 9 | — | NNE 6 | S 8 | NE 12 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 8 | SSE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 9 |
2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
— | — | — | — | 78 | — | 97 | — | 67 | — | 92 | 46 | 42 | 94 | 54 | 35 | 46 | 34 | 23 | 47 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 20 | 44 | 20 | 274 | 16 | 0 | 475 | 16 | 2 | 645 | 58 | 863 | 863 | 58 | 2 | 475 | 58 | 563 | 863 | 68 |
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The above surf forecast table for Domes (Rincon) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Domes (Rincon) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Domes (Rincon) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Domes (Rincon)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Domes (Rincon) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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