Rincon - The Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the pipeline for our local stretch.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The water temp is sitting at 69°F, which is a whopping 6°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that's really unusual, so the water's going to feel like bathwater when you get out there.

The good news kicks off this Tuesday afternoon, July 28th. That's the standout of the whole run. Rincon - The Cove is your spot. We're looking at a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, pushing a moderate wave energy of 440. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping those lines tidy. That long period means the waves will have some real shape and power, and the sets will be spaced out, making it easier to get into position. The only bummer is the crowds – this spot can get busy, so you'll want to be out there early or late, but for quality, this is the pick of the fortnight.

The pattern keeps repeating itself for the next few days. Wednesday (29th) and Thursday (30th) afternoons follow the same script: 2ft to 3ft, clean cross-offshore wind, and that lovely long-period groundswell. Energy stays in the moderate range (406 and 327). Friday afternoon (31st) sees the period dip to 14 seconds, but still looks fun with a similar size and clean conditions.

Now, things get a bit flat and ordinary as we head into the weekend and the start of August. Saturday (1st) morning is a write-off, and the afternoons through Sunday and Monday (2nd & 3rd) offer nothing more than weak, ordinary surf. The combined energy drops way down into the double digits and low hundreds, with shorter periods. It's the kind of stuff that's hard to get excited about.

There's a long quiet spell that runs right through the first week of August. From Tuesday the 4th through to Monday the 10th, the surf mostly disappears. We're talking tiny 1.0ft to 1ft waves with weak energy readings – mostly under 120. Don't bother paddling out; you'll just be floating around.

Finally, there are a couple of faint pulses near the end. The afternoon of Tuesday, August 12th, sees a slight bump to 2ft from the SW with a long 17-second period, and the energy picks up to 198 (moderate). Winds stay clean with a light cross-offshore. It's not going to be a world-beater, but after that stretch of flatness, it's worth keeping an eye on for a sneaky sunset session. Remember, that's a full two weeks out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone.

Overall, don't sleep on this Tuesday and Wednesday. That's the window. After that, it's a waiting game.

- Rusty

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