Little Rincon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.35° N 119.44° W

Issued: 4 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Rincon sea temperature is
17.2° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 19th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 19th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 24th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
203
191
121
121
164
251
258
209
138
138
136
69
103
67
128
136
124
373
153
223
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
SW
20
WSW
0
E
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
S
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
2:16PM1.22m
00:48AM1.71m
3:10PM1.29m
1:52AM1.47m
4:02PM1.38m
3:07AM1.23m
4:49PM1.48m
4:37AM1.04m
5:33PM1.56m
6:14AM0.94m
6:12PM1.63m
7:41AM0.94m
6:49PM1.69m
Low Tide
6:50PM0.77m
8:11AM-0.22m
8:13PM0.76m
8:59AM-0.04m
9:47PM0.68m
9:47AM0.15m
11:18PM0.54m
10:34AM0.33m
00:33AM0.35m
11:20AM0.50m
1:32AM0.17m
12:06PM0.63m
2:19AM0.02m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:46
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:13
8:13
8:13
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
16
18
19
16
18
19
17
19
19
18
21
21
19
22
22
20
23
23
21
Feels °C
19
18
15
17
17
14
17
17
17
18
18
17
21
21
19
22
21
19
22
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
W
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
W
5
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
208
203
191
106
102
164
251
258
209
138
138
16
69
103
12
128
136
124
373
153
223
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
S
12
0.4
W
4
0.2
S
11
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
S
12
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
51
48
5
121
121
25
5
9
9
6
3
136
9
44
67
75
84
82
11
32
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
W
5
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
3
15
41
24
25
25
10
20
39
17
84
80
30
9
66
4
4
3
10
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.5
W
4
0.3
S
2
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
W
4
0.7
W
4
Energy kJ
3
7
3
6
9
7
7
17
5
6
1
46
8
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
1
1
Distance (km)
334
4
0
277
277
0
38
277
0
113
4
0
113
4
0
92
4
0
42
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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.

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