Surf Forecasts:
Little Rincon surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Rincon this week:
The surf forecast for Little Rincon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Rincon in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 14s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Rincon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the local scoop for you.
Alright, look, I'm gonna be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long, dry spell before anything remotely worth paddling out for shows up. The whole 16-day window is thin, real thin.
From now until the end of August, it's a desert out there. We're talking about days and days of tiny, weak waves with consistently onshore winds. The swell energy is mostly weak, bouncing around between 61 and 200 (combined energy), which just isn't enough to get excited about. The conditions are consistently described as "poor surf". It's a long stretch of flatness.
Now, the only glimmer of hope, and I mean the tiniest glimmer, comes right at the tail end of the forecast. On Sunday, the 30th of August, the morning session at Little Rincon might be worth a very cautious look. The swell is still small, only 2ft, but it's a long-period groundswell from the SSW at 15 seconds, which gives it a bit more push. The wind is a light onshore breeze from the WSW, so it won't be perfect, but it's the best we've seen. The combined energy climbs to 279 (moderate), which is the highest in the whole period. It's only a "marginal" call, so don't expect much.
Then, the following morning on Monday, the 31st of August, the swell bumps up a touch to 2ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, with a combined energy of 319 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the SSW, creating small wind ripples, but it's still the best of a bad bunch. This is a reef break, so a long-period groundswell like this can work well, but the size is just too small for any real quality.
Honestly, if you're desperate for a splash, those two days at the end of the month are your only shot. Otherwise, save your energy and wait for a better forecast. This is a classic flat spell for the area. Keep an eye on things, because it can't stay this way forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 140 | 140 | 116 | 146 | 68 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 58 | 34 | 43 | 44 | 71 | 33 | 57 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 1:34PM1.53m | 2:15AM1.01m | 2:17PM1.50m | 4:14AM0.87m | 3:11PM1.46m | 7:35AM0.92m | 4:22PM1.44m | 8:33AM1.02m | 5:36PM1.48m | 8:56AM1.09m | 6:36PM1.55m | 9:15AM1.14m | 7:23PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.40m | 7:27AM0.60m | 9:51PM0.39m | 7:55AM0.78m | 11:27PM0.32m | 8:38AM0.92m | 00:43AM0.21m | 11:05AM0.99m | 1:36AM0.10m | 12:32PM0.96m | 2:16AM0.01m | 1:22PM0.89m | 2:48AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 6 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 | WNW 9 | W 5 |
| kJ | 140 | 140 | 41 | 34 | 40 | 46 | 58 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 81 | 10 | 14 | 58 | 11 | 43 | 44 | 9 | 9 | 29 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 116 | 146 | 68 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 15 | 79 | 35 | 14 | 34 | 32 | 43 | 71 | 33 | 57 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 9 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 27 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 50 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 5 |
| kJ | 21 | 24 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 40 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Little Rincon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Rincon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little 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 (Little 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).
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