Little Rincon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.35° N 119.44° W

Little Rincon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Rincon sea temperature is
21.5°C
4.0° 

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 5 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 352 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 11s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 6th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 6th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
82
102
80
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66
43
94
82
123
145
175
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152
148
148
124
178
170
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
10
W
5
NNW
10
S
5
WSW
5
N
5
SW
10
W
5
NW
10
WSW
15
W
5
NW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
Wind State
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cross-on
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glassy
cross-on
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glassy
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on
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glassy
High Tide
5:02PM1.60m
7:33AM1.29m
6:17PM1.64m
8:00AM1.41m
7:17PM1.66m
8:26AM1.53m
8:08PM1.65m
8:52AM1.65m
8:56PM1.59m
9:18AM1.74m
9:40PM1.50m
9:43AM1.80m
10:25PM1.39m
Low Tide
11:07AM0.96m
00:36AM-0.09m
12:27PM0.78m
1:22AM-0.10m
1:24PM0.58m
1:59AM-0.07m
2:12PM0.38m
2:32AM0.00m
2:56PM0.21m
3:02AM0.11m
3:37PM0.08m
3:29AM0.24m
4:17PM-0.00m
3:55AM0.38m
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Temp °C
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28
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27
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Feels °C
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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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