Little Rincon Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.35° N 119.44° W

Little Rincon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Little Rincon sea temperature is
17.9° C
1.2° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 (Jul 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. 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 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
18
1.3
WNW
6
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
7
1
W
6
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
8
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
0.3
W
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
121
125
126
108
118
118
105
101
101
75
49
51
109
66
56
81
106
69
56
58
52
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
NE
10
SSW
10
WSW
0
SE
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
NW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
E
15
WSW
15
WSW
0
W
10
SW
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross
off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
High Tide
8:55AM1.00m
7:24PM2.06m
9:46AM1.07m
8:17PM2.15m
10:31AM1.13m
9:09PM2.19m
11:14AM1.19m
10:00PM2.16m
11:56AM1.25m
10:49PM2.05m
12:38PM1.31m
11:39PM1.87m
1:21PM1.37m
Low Tide
2:14AM-0.25m
12:44PM0.74m
3:04AM-0.42m
1:46PM0.73m
3:52AM-0.52m
2:44PM0.69m
4:37AM-0.55m
3:40PM0.64m
5:21AM-0.51m
4:36PM0.61m
6:03AM-0.41m
5:34PM0.60m
6:44AM-0.25m
6:37PM0.59m
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
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8:12
8:12
8:10
8:10
8:10
8:09
8:09
8:08
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Temp °C
19
22
22
21
23
24
21
24
24
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24
24
25
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26
25
24
24
22
23
23
Feels °C
20
22
23
23
24
24
21
24
25
21
24
23
25
25
26
25
25
24
22
22
22
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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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