Domes (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, time to break down what we’ve got for Domes (Rincon).

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch for surf. The whole 16-day window ahead is looking pretty slim. There are long gaps here, especially from now through the end of July and into early August, where there's just nothing worth paddling out for. You’ll be waiting a good while between any real hope.

The only session that even gets a sniff of a look is Wednesday afternoon, July 29th. That’s the standout, even though it's a modest one. We’ll see a small pulse of swell from the NE around 3 ft with a period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is pretty weak, just nudging 73. What makes it worthwhile is that offshore wind from the SE, blowing at 6 mph, which will keep the surface clean. Domes is a point break, so even small, short-period NE swell can offer up some fun, crumbly lines, especially for the beginners and longboarders. It’s consistent, but be ready for a few folks in the water – crowds are often around here. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises on that front.

After that, it’s back to a whole lot of nothing. Perfect glassy mornings with zero energy. Thursday the 30th throws up a bit more size in the afternoon, 4 ft from the NE, but the cross-off wind and bumpy conditions kill it for me.

The second week, from August 1st onward, is even quieter. Tiny swell, mostly under 2 ft, with the occasional glass-off. There’s a moment on the morning of August 8th where the period stretches out to 10 seconds, but with only 0.7 ft of swell, there’s nothing waveable. Same story on the 9th. It’s a blank run, plain and simple.

So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate for a paddle, aim for Wednesday afternoon the 29th. Otherwise, it’s a board-waxing, fin-wrenching kind of fortnight. Forecasts can change, but for now, it’s a quiet one.

Rusty.

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