Surf Forecasts:
Little Rincon surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Rincon over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s look at Little Rincon the imperial way.
First thing you gotta know: this 16-day window is mostly a dud. Swell heights barely scrape 2 ft for the first week and a half, and the wind is mostly from the wrong quarter — onshore or cross-onshore from the SW and SSW. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak to moderate, mostly in the low 100s to mid-100s (the highest is 294, and even that’s not much for this break). A 16-second groundswell from the SSW on July 9th just doesn’t work for this reef point. Little Rincon wants a WNW swell, and it isn’t getting one. Water temp is 64°F — about a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Sunday the 12th afternoon is the first real glimmer. Wind goes glassy, only 3 mph from the west. But the swell is still tiny — about 2 ft at 14 seconds from the SSW. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s your best bet for a longboard cruise, but it’s not going to make anyone call their friends.
The biggest size we see is on July 15th morning: about 3 ft from the west, but with a short 9-second period and onshore wind. Combined energy is 191 — still moderate — and it’s going to be bumpy. For advanced surfers only, and it’s not a standout.
The one period that’s worth talking about is July 18th morning through July 19th. A SW swell with an 18-second period — solid long-period groundswell — and combined energy hits 201 on the 18th morning and 157 on the 19th morning. Swell height is still only about 2 ft, but with that kind of period, it’ll have shape and push. Wind is light to moderate cross-onshore from the SSW, so it’s not perfect, but it’s the cleanest you’ll see. This is your best window, and it’s still small.
Overall, there’s no real standout. The first week is a write-off. The second week has a couple of days that are “worth a look” but nothing to get excited about. Beginners won’t have to worry about anything over 5 ft, so it’s safe but flat. For experts, there’s no size to sink your fins into. On most days, with the cross-onshore wind and tiny swell, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Stay patient, check back near the 18th, but don’t expect much. It’s a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 177 | 144 | 142 | 137 | 123 | 121 | 125 | 126 | 108 | 118 | 118 | 105 | 101 | 101 | 74 | 29 | 51 | 55 | 110 | 78 | 174 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:38PM1.79m | 7:49AM0.92m | 6:31PM1.93m | 8:55AM1.00m | 7:24PM2.06m | 9:46AM1.07m | 8:17PM2.15m | 10:31AM1.13m | 9:09PM2.19m | 11:14AM1.19m | 10:00PM2.16m | 11:56AM1.25m | 10:49PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM0.62m | 1:20AM-0.03m | 11:38AM0.70m | 2:14AM-0.25m | 12:44PM0.74m | 3:04AM-0.42m | 1:46PM0.73m | 3:52AM-0.52m | 2:44PM0.69m | 4:37AM-0.55m | 3:40PM0.64m | 5:21AM-0.51m | 4:36PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 |
| kJ | 117 | 83 | 76 | 87 | 57 | 57 | 51 | 126 | 108 | 118 | 118 | 105 | 101 | 101 | 12 | 8 | 34 | 55 | 110 | 78 | 174 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 177 | 144 | 142 | 137 | 123 | 121 | 125 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 74 | 29 | 51 | 42 | 33 | 15 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 20 | S 19 | W 18 | S 18 | W 17 | WNW 9 | W 16 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | WNW 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 37 | 13 | 31 | 33 | 48 | 42 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 80 | 0 | 110 | 113 | 0 | 41 | 80 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 119 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
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