
Surf Forecasts:
Rincon - Rivermouth surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rincon - Rivermouth this week:
The surf forecast for Rincon - Rivermouth over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - Rivermouth in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - Rivermouth over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
TEXT 2 (IMPERIAL)
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands for the next week or so. The surf is real small and the energy is just not there to get excited about. But don’t write it off completely—there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.
The first real flicker of hope shows up on Sunday, August 2nd in the morning at Rincon - Rivermouth. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell rolling in from the WNW, with a period around 10 seconds. The wind is light and coming from the SW, so it’s cross-offshore and the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is sitting at 200 (moderate), which is enough to get the point working. This is a fairly consistent spot, and with that kind of smooth, offshore wind, the lines should be clean and rippable. Could be a nice little session if you pick your tides.
After that, the surf drops right back off again. The rest of the first week of August is pretty grim—tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and the energy is weak. There’s a long stretch of days with poor surf quality, so don’t expect much.
But hold on. The real standout is shaping up for Tuesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th. On the 12th, we’ve got a 2ft swell from the SW, but the period is a solid 17 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The energy is up at 208 (moderate), and the wind is light cross-off from the WSW. That kind of long-period SW swell at Rincon - Rivermouth can produce some beautifully groomed, long walls. The 13th is similar, with a 2ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy at 255, and the same clean cross-off breeze. These are the two days to circle on the calendar. It’s a bit far out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but the potential is there for some really fun, clean point surf.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
That’s the story, team. Hang tight, and get ready for that second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
223 | 284 | 288 | 250 | 46 | 30 | 68 | 64 | 69 | 101 | 64 | 123 | 138 | 108 | 101 | 78 | 78 | 21 | 36 | 34 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 11:24AM1.18m | 10:02PM1.82m | 11:47AM1.22m | 10:34PM1.76m | 12:12PM1.26m | 11:09PM1.66m | 12:37PM1.33m | 11:46PM1.52m | 1:05PM1.39m | 00:30AM1.34m | 1:37PM1.46m | 1:27AM1.13m | 2:15PM1.54m | 2:49AM0.93m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.72m | 5:15AM-0.18m | 4:31PM0.68m | 5:40AM-0.13m | 5:11PM0.65m | 6:05AM-0.04m | 5:56PM0.62m | 6:30AM0.08m | 6:50PM0.58m | 6:56AM0.23m | 7:54PM0.52m | 7:24AM0.39m | 9:14PM0.44m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | S 15 | S 14 | W 8 | S 14 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
297 | 309 | 288 | 232 | 339 | 384 | 68 | 293 | 69 | 88 | 64 | 123 | 138 | 108 | 101 | 78 | 78 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 8 | W 6 | S 14 | W 8 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
223 | 284 | 54 | 250 | 46 | 30 | 195 | 64 | 157 | 101 | 78 | 32 | 16 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | SSE 14 | W 8 | SE 10 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
76 | 43 | 147 | 66 | 24 | 26 | 103 | 44 | 21 | 47 | 26 | 55 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 34 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 115 | 0 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 117 | 0 |
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Information about the Rincon - Rivermouth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rincon - Rivermouth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rincon - Rivermouth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rincon - Rivermouth 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 (Rincon - Rivermouth) 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 Rincon - Rivermouth 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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