Little Rincon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.35° N 119.44° W

Issued: 10 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Little Rincon sea temperature is
17.2° C

1.9°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 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 344 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 17s
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. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
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
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
249
249
224
208
203
191
121
121
164
251
258
209
138
138
136
69
67
67
128
136
124
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
S
15
WSW
5
W
10
SW
20
W
5
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SE
10
SSW
15
WSW
0
ESE
10
SSW
15
WSW
0
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
cross-on
on
glassy
High Tide
1:21PM1.17m
11:51PM1.92m
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
Low Tide
5:39PM0.75m
7:21AM-0.38m
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
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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
5:45
5:46
5:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:12
8:12
8:12
8:12
8:13
8:13
8:13
 mm
Temp °C
19
20
17
19
19
17
18
19
16
18
19
17
19
20
18
21
21
19
22
22
19
Feels °C
18
19
16
18
19
16
17
17
14
17
17
17
18
19
19
21
21
19
22
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
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
0.5
W
5
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
SW
16
0.5
W
5
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
19
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
249
249
224
208
203
191
106
102
164
251
258
209
138
138
12
9
67
12
128
136
10
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
14
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
W
4
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
W
4
0.3
W
4
0.2
S
11
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
W
5
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
18
Energy kJ
100
87
9
51
49
5
121
121
8
3
9
9
6
8
136
69
44
67
75
84
124
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
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
0.3
W
5
0.4
SW
16
0.3
W
4
0.2
W
4
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
3
49
3
15
41
24
25
25
10
20
39
17
84
80
30
5
66
4
2
82
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
W
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.7
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.7
W
4
0.4
WNW
6
Energy kJ
4
12
3
7
3
14
4
17
5
20
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
114
277
0
113
4
0
279
277
0
38
277
0
113
4
0
113
4
0
113
4
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Ventura County
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
6
9
5
4
8
9
8
7
9
8
5
5
9
5
6
6
9
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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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