
Surf Forecasts:
Domes (Rincon) surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, ENE swell with 596 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Domes (Rincon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, switching to feet and miles.
We’re looking at a pretty quiet stretch for Domes (Rincon) over the next two and a half weeks. The overall pattern is small, weak, and mostly messy. The good news is there’s a little window of potential, but you’ll have to be patient.
The first real chance to get wet comes Saturday morning, August 8th. It’s tiny – just 2ft of NE swell – but the wind is glassy, and the break is consistent. That’s about as good as it gets for the beginner-friendly point, but the energy is weak (53). The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
Saturday afternoon sees a bit more size, 4ft from the NE, with a light cross-off breeze. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 116, but the conditions are still ordinary. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.
Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Swell drops to 0.3ft, and the wind swings cross-shore. Not worth paddling out.
Monday the 10th offers a slight improvement: 3ft to 3ft NE swell, with light winds. The periods are short (6 seconds), so waves will be weak and a bit crumbly. Energy is weak (70 to 87). Still, a beginner could get a few foam balls.
The rest of the week into the weekend is a mix of small, short-period swell and onshore or cross-off winds. The standout, if you can call it that, is Friday morning, August 14th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy hits a moderate 201. The wind is light and cross-off, so the wave faces will be clean. For a point break like Domes, that’s the best on offer. It’s still not big, but it’s the most push you’ll see.
Saturday the 15th jumps to 7ft in the afternoon, but the wind is howling from the ENE at 19 mph, creating a cross-off mess. The energy is strong (304), but the conditions are poor. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.
After that, it’s a slow slide back to tiny, glassy mornings and cross-off afternoons. The second week – from the 17th onward – is all under 2ft, with periods often under 10 seconds. The energy rarely breaks 100. There’s nothing to get excited about.
The long-range outlook from the 19th to the 23rd is consistently small (0.7ft to 1ft) and glassy in the mornings, but the swell is from the NNE with periods around 8 to 10 seconds. It’s clean, but you’ll be fighting for a knee-high wave on a point that needs more push. Not a standout.
So, the best bet is Friday morning, August 14th. That’s your window. It’s not epic, but it’s the most surfable day in the whole run. Crowds are possible at Domes, especially on a Friday, so get there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 12 | NE 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
89 | 41 | 109 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 46 | 56 | 73 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 24 | 16 | 33 | 7 | 32 | 109 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:10AM0.29m | 5:20PM0.56m | 4:20AM0.28m | 6:21PM0.58m | 5:32AM0.30m | 7:17PM0.60m | 6:42AM0.33m | 8:08PM0.61m | 7:47AM0.37m | 8:56PM0.60m | 8:48AM0.41m | 9:40PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 1:54PM0.01m | 3:21AM0.15m | 2:53PM0.04m | 3:59AM0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NE 7 | — | NNE 9 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | S 5 | NNE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | NNE 8 | S 5 | S 5 |
8 | 41 | — | 7 | — | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 24 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | NE 9 | SSE 5 | — | NE 12 | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 5 | S 9 | NE 13 |
2 | 12 | 6 | — | 6 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | NE 8 | S 7 | S 8 | N 14 | S 9 |
7 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | — | NE 7 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
89 | — | 109 | 36 | 74 | 165 | 46 | 56 | 73 | 39 | 34 | 38 | — | — | 33 | 26 | 32 | 109 | 102 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 2 | 0 | 224 | 863 | 863 | 58 | 145 | 0 | 44 | 863 | 304 | 27 | 20 | 304 | 44 | 20 | 0 | 281 |
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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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