Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Domes (Rincon).

Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions. The surf is small, the energy is low, and the quality is poor. The only real glimmer of hope comes way down the track, but we’ll get to that.

For the first week, from Sunday, August 2nd right through to Saturday, August 9th, it’s mostly a write-off. You’ll see tiny waves, mostly under 2 ft, with periods so short (4 to 7 seconds) they’ve got no push. The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 30 or 40 (23 to 31) most days, and the wind is often cross-off or messy. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 84°, which is about average for this time of year. Sunday, August 2nd, is a classic example: 2 ft from the NE with a 7-second period and light cross-off wind – it’s just not worth getting wet.

Monday, August 3rd, and Tuesday, August 4th, have some glassy mornings, but there’s virtually no swell. The energy is as low as 11 or 0. Wednesday, August 5th, through Saturday, August 9th, is more of the same: tiny, weak waves with a mix of glassy and light breeze conditions. The afternoon of Sunday, August 9th, does see a bump to 4 ft from the NE with a 7-second period and a moderate energy of 124, but it’s still described as poor surf conditions. The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze, but the quality just isn’t there.

The second week doesn’t offer much redemption. Monday, August 10th, through to Wednesday, August 12th, is mostly flat or tiny, with the odd 3 ft to 4 ft showing but with poor energy and conditions. The morning of Thursday, August 13th, is the standout in this whole sorry stretch. We see 3 ft from the NE at 7 seconds, with a combined swell energy of 104. That’s moderate energy compared to the rest. The wind is a light cross-off breeze, and the wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a classic, but it’s the best the whole forecast has to offer. The afternoon even sees a clean offshore wind from the SE at 12 mph, but there’s no swell to go with it.

Friday, August 14th, shows another small bump at 3 ft, but the energy is weak and the winds increase. The rest of the period, from Saturday, August 15th, through to Monday, August 17th, is mostly flat or has tiny, poor-quality waves.

Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the Thursday morning, August 13th, is your best bet at Domes. It’s a consistent point break, good for beginners, and the wind is light. But don’t expect anything special. For the rest of the time, the kites might be having more fun than the surfers.

Rusty.

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