
Surf Forecasts:
Little Rincon surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 (Oct 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Rincon in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Rincon over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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276 | 273 | 302 | 226 | 288 | 201 | 249 | 277 | 280 | 169 | 167 | 163 | 105 | 101 | 165 | 127 | 123 | 104 | 147 | 147 | 138 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:53PM1.34m | 7:25AM1.14m | 3:37PM1.29m | 7:22AM1.20m | 5:04PM1.30m | 7:30AM1.27m | 6:07PM1.34m | 7:42AM1.37m | 6:58PM1.38m | 7:56AM1.48m | 7:45PM1.41m | 8:15AM1.62m | 8:31PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.21m | 10:27AM1.10m | 11:47PM0.19m | 11:54AM0.98m | 00:28AM0.16m | 12:42PM0.82m | 00:59AM0.15m | 1:20PM0.63m | 1:27AM0.16m | 1:56PM0.43m | 1:53AM0.20m | 2:33PM0.22m | 2:20AM0.27m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 |
276 | 273 | 302 | 226 | 288 | 201 | 249 | 277 | 280 | 169 | 167 | 163 | 105 | 85 | 165 | 113 | 96 | 39 | 32 | 23 | 63 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 15 | W 13 | SSW 13 | W 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
70 | 57 | 57 | 74 | 53 | 72 | 46 | 44 | 16 | 40 | 22 | 71 | 85 | 101 | 21 | 127 | 123 | 104 | 147 | 147 | 138 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | W 6 | W 16 | WNW 12 | W 16 | W 15 | S 22 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 4 | WSW 7 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 13 |
13 | 17 | 14 | 34 | 29 | 62 | 15 | 5 | 26 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 89 | 83 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 61 | 57 | 56 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SE 3 | — | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | W 7 | — |
— | — | 10 | — | — | 7 | 20 | 28 | 38 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 48 | 81 | — | 25 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 38 | 4 | 0 | 113 | 23 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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.










