Surf Forecasts:
Little Rincon surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Rincon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Howdy, Rusty here again. So, the news is pretty flat for our stretch of coast. For the next week and a half, there just ain't much to get the heart pumping. We’re looking at a long gap with no real surf.
Starting Tuesday the 11th of August, it's a run of days with next to nothing. The swell heights barely reach 0.7ft, and the combined energy is weak (between 76 and 244). The onshore and cross-onshore wind from the SW and WSW just messes up any little ripple that tries to form. It’s all poor surf conditions. Don't bother with the board just yet.
Things get a little more interesting around Friday the 21st of August. That morning we see a small pulse of swell from the WNW, with a height of about 3ft, but the period is a short 5 seconds, so it won't have much power. The wind is still cross-onshore, but light (10 km/h from the SW). Still, it’s called poor surf conditions. By Saturday the 22nd, the swell sticks around 2 to 3ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is moderate at 175, but the wind remains a factor.
If I had to pick one standout from this whole 16-day period, it’s more of a "maybe later" situation. The best chance for anything half-decent might be on Tuesday the 25th of August, with that 0.5ft (metric) swell from the SW and a very long 18-second period. That long period will bring good shape and a bit of energy (combined energy 211 is moderate), but it’s still 11 days away, and the forecast is far from certain. The wind is light cross-onshore.
To be honest, this is a tough outlook. If you’re really keen, the weekend of the 22nd might give you a few small, weak lines, but don't expect anything close to a good session. For the area, this kind of blank run is a bit more normal. Still, the ocean can change quick, so never say never.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 58 | 35 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 118 | 113 | 84 | 124 | 270 | 173 | 226 | 220 | 160 | 142 | 138 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:15PM2.09m | 10:06AM1.25m | 9:05PM2.11m | 10:39AM1.34m | 9:53PM2.05m | 11:13AM1.42m | 10:38PM1.91m | 11:47AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.71m | 12:21PM1.53m | 00:11AM1.48m | 12:57PM1.55m | 1:05AM1.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:36AM-0.42m | 2:50PM0.59m | 4:15AM-0.41m | 3:41PM0.49m | 4:51AM-0.33m | 4:31PM0.42m | 5:25AM-0.20m | 5:23PM0.38m | 5:58AM-0.02m | 6:16PM0.38m | 6:29AM0.18m | 7:15PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 |
| kJ | 58 | 33 | 80 | 79 | 73 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 118 | 113 | 84 | 124 | 270 | 173 | 226 | 220 | 160 | 142 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | W 11 | S 12 | S 11 | W 8 | S 11 | W 8 | W 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 10 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 37 | 35 | 29 | 37 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 71 | 82 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 138 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 14 | W 11 | SSW 12 | W 9 | SW 13 | S 11 | W 8 | S 11 | S 10 | W 7 | S 9 | S 11 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 27 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 | — | 10 | 21 | — | 8 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 252 | 4 | 2 | 113 | 4 | 0 | 92 | 4 | 0 | 113 | 4 | 0 | 113 | 4 | 0 |
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