Surf Forecasts:
Little Rincon surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.7m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Rincon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, now in feet and inches for you.
We’re looking at a long, slow stretch for Little Rincon. From the 22nd of August through the 28th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, the swell is tiny, and it’s all just poor surf conditions. The water temp is 69°, which is about 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real anomaly, so you’ll be in some warm water.
The first marginal surf shows up on the 29th of August. Swell bumps up to about 2ft from the SSW, with a period of 15 to 17 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which gives the waves more push and shape. The wind is light and onshore for the most part, but the clarity is good. The combined wave energy hits 294 (Sunday 30th morning), which is moderate. It’s just marginal, though – not a day to write home about, but a chance to get wet.
The real standout in this 16-day window arrives on the 4th of September, Friday morning. Swell is 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 19 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is 476, which is strong. The wind is light and onshore, but the wave quality is called marginal. Still, those long-period lines off the reef could offer some nice, peeling waves. It’s the best we’ve got.
Saturday the 5th of September morning is also promising. Similar 3ft swell from the SSW, but with a cross-shore wind from the south at 9 mph. That’s a better wind direction, keeping the surface smoother. The energy is still strong at 364. This is likely the pick of the fortnight, with a chance of clean, lined-up sets.
The first week is a washout. The second week shows a slow improvement, but nothing is going to be pumping. If you’re set on surfing, target the 4th or 5th of September mornings. Crowds are possible at Little Rincon, so don’t expect solitude.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | W 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | W 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 33 | 53 | 71 | 33 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 46 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 97 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 22 | 109 | 58 | 140 | 146 | 270 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:56AM1.09m | 6:36PM1.55m | 9:15AM1.14m | 7:23PM1.64m | 9:33AM1.18m | 8:02PM1.72m | 9:51AM1.22m | 8:38PM1.77m | 10:09AM1.27m | 9:11PM1.79m | 10:28AM1.34m | 9:45PM1.76m | 10:48AM1.41m | 10:20PM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:32PM0.96m | 2:16AM0.01m | 1:22PM0.89m | 2:48AM-0.06m | 2:00PM0.80m | 3:17AM-0.10m | 2:34PM0.71m | 3:43AM-0.12m | 3:07PM0.61m | 4:07AM-0.11m | 3:42PM0.52m | 4:30AM-0.06m | 4:19PM0.44m | 4:54AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | S 14 | W 6 | W 6 | S 11 | W 6 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 9 | 53 | 15 | 8 | 35 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 175 | 60 | 44 | 82 | 60 | 54 | 94 | 94 | 270 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | W 6 | S 10 | W 11 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | W 6 |
| kJ | 33 | 43 | 71 | 15 | 57 | 68 | 70 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 34 | 34 | 165 | 100 | 18 | 50 | 58 | 140 | 146 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSE 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 11 | 30 | 14 | 33 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 46 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 24 | 64 | 62 | 54 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 15 | 17 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | 22 | — | — | 26 | — | 6 | 27 | — | 19 | 97 | — | 60 | 51 | — | 109 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 114 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 0 | 84 | 4 | 0 | 92 | 4 | 0 |
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