
Surf Forecasts:
El Rincon surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SE swell with 1,269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Rincon this week:
The surf forecast for El Rincon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 19s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Rincon in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 25th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Rincon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
445 | 381 | 301 | 236 | 170 | 540 | 1060 | 1269 | 993 | 993 | 1018 | 925 | 754 | 681 | 756 | 543 | 859 | 907 | 1026 | 845 | 891 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:07PM1.43m | 7:03AM1.63m | 7:45PM1.45m | 7:24AM1.72m | 8:24PM1.42m | 7:49AM1.79m | 9:04PM1.35m | 8:16AM1.81m | 9:48PM1.24m | 8:45AM1.79m | 10:38PM1.11m | 9:16AM1.71m | 11:51PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:02PM0.36m | 00:57AM0.46m | 1:32PM0.19m | 1:22AM0.51m | 2:05PM0.06m | 1:48AM0.58m | 2:41PM-0.01m | 2:13AM0.65m | 3:20PM-0.01m | 2:37AM0.73m | 4:03PM0.06m | 2:57AM0.82m | 4:53PM0.18m | 3:06AM0.90m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
445 | 381 | 301 | 236 | 170 | 540 | 1060 | 1269 | 993 | 993 | 1018 | 925 | 754 | 681 | 756 | 543 | 859 | 907 | 1026 | 845 | 891 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 19 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
8 | 64 | 7 | 4 | 116 | 204 | 161 | 161 | 142 | 183 | 86 | 241 | 302 | 264 | 376 | 430 | 291 | 447 | 441 | 425 | 358 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | W 16 | W 16 | — | SW 20 | N 5 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | S 23 | — | SSW 21 |
30 | 8 | 106 | 51 | 87 | 5 | 5 | — | 15 | 12 | 49 | 37 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 11 | — | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 8 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 68 | 5 | 0 |
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Information about the El Rincon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Rincon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Rincon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El 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 (El 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 El 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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