Little Rincon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.35° N 119.44° W

Little Rincon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Rincon sea temperature is
21.7°C
4.1° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Sep 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 11th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 12th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 13th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board and listen up. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next couple of weeks at Little Rincon.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a flat spell for the most part. The ocean’s going to be sleepy, and we’re looking at a lot of small, weak surf. The water’s sitting at a balmy 71°F right now, which is a good 7°F warmer than it should be for this time of year. That’s a wild anomaly, so you won’t need a thick suit.

The first real chance of anything rideable doesn't show up until Friday, September 20th. Before that, from the 11th through the 19th, it's just tiny and messy. We’re talking 1ft to 3ft of mostly west-northwest windswell, with short, weak periods. The wind stays light, but it's mostly cross-onshore, which will just chop up those already poor waves. You’ll be fighting for nothing out there.

That Friday the 20th, the swell ticks up just a touch to 2ft, but the energy is starting to build a little, around 263. It’s still not great surf, but it’s a start.

The most interesting day in the whole stretch is Monday, September 23rd. During the morning, the swell is still a modest 2ft but the period jumps, and the energy is up to 278, which feels like the ocean is at least waking up. It’s still marginal, but there might be a few half-decent ones.

But then, Monday afternoon is where things change. The wind picks up to a moderate 12 mph from the west-southwest, right onshore. The swell jumps to 6ft, but it’s a short-period 7-second west windswell. The energy jumps to 392, which is a lot of raw, messy power. This isn't a clean groundswell. It’s going to be a bumpy, blown-out mess. If it gets too big and messy, this reef break could get dangerous. Honestly, with that onshore wind and short-period swell, this spot might be more fun for the kiteboarders than us paddle surfers. That's a day to watch from the sand.

After that, it backs right down again. From the 22nd through the 26th, we’re back to the small stuff, 1ft to 2ft. The energy fades back down to the low 100s and even below 100 by the 26th. The swell direction stays from the southwest, but it’s just weak and not worth your time.

So, to keep it real: there's nothing that's a true standout here. The only days with *any* glimmer of hope are that Friday the 20th, and maybe that Monday morning on the 23rd of September. For the rest of the window, it's a whole lot of nothing, just small and weak. But that's the way it goes sometimes. Forecasts can change, and it won't stay this slow forever.

Keep the faith.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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0
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1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
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1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
1.5
WNW
6
0.9
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.2
WNW
6
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
107
104
102
52
145
130
139
108
110
78
74
78
51
38
119
74
100
98
85
84
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SW
0
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
15
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
S
10
WSW
0
NE
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
NNW
Wind State
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
10:27AM1.62m
10:28PM1.66m
10:55AM1.68m
11:12PM1.49m
11:24AM1.69m
00:00AM1.30m
11:53AM1.66m
00:55AM1.12m
12:23PM1.60m
2:11AM0.97m
12:59PM1.51m
1:47PM1.42m
Low Tide
4:25PM0.20m
4:41AM0.09m
5:09PM0.16m
5:08AM0.27m
5:55PM0.16m
5:34AM0.45m
6:45PM0.19m
5:57AM0.63m
7:43PM0.24m
6:14AM0.79m
8:58PM0.29m
10:33PM0.29m
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:39
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6:41
6:41
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7:09
7:08
7:07
7:06
7:04
7:02
7:01
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Temp °C
26
26
24
25
24
23
24
25
23
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24
22
24
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20
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23
22
Feels °C
27
27
26
26
24
25
24
25
24
24
24
23
24
23
22
22
23
20
22
23
23
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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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