Little Rincon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.35° N 119.44° W

Little Rincon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Rincon sea temperature is
21.3° C
3.8° 

Little Rincon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Little Rincon surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 17th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 15th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Rincon over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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1
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0
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0
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1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
1.3
WNW
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.8
W
8
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
229
220
160
144
140
140
120
117
146
69
92
130
138
86
81
81
79
35
34
34
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
N
10
WSW
10
WSW
0
SSE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
0
NW
Wind State
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on
glassy
on
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glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
12:21PM1.53m
00:11AM1.48m
12:57PM1.55m
1:05AM1.23m
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
Low Tide
6:16PM0.38m
6:29AM0.18m
7:15PM0.39m
6:58AM0.40m
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
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7:45
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7:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
23
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22
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27
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28
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26
27
27
27
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Information about the Little Rincon Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Little 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.

Little Rincon is 19 km (12 miles) from the city of Ventura. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ventura. Ventura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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