Rincon - The Cove surf break

Rincon - The Cove surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 24 Jan 2026 PST
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Rincon - The Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rincon - The Cove sea temperature is
15.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rincon - The Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Rincon - The Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - The Cove in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (PST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 24th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 29th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 29th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - The Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.2
SSW
0.4
WNW
0.6
W
0.8
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
W
Period(s) (?)151414131212111115101012111017161514131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)113206898977714340211817154068386822522405290222190
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
10
N
5
SE
5
S
10
NE
5
SE
5
SSW
5
N
5
SW
10
W
5
N
0
SW
10
W
5
NNE
5
NE
10
W
10
NNE
5
WSW
10
W
5
N
0
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscrossonglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:52AM
1.49
2:31PM
0.84
2:45AM
1.57
4:52PM
0.77
3:47AM
1.66
6:46PM
0.85
4:53AM
1.77
7:45PM
0.95
5:55AM
1.88
8:26PM
1.05
6:52AM
1.98
9:01PM
1.12
7:43AM
2.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:54PM
0.32
8:58AM
0.37
7:31PM
0.50
10:32AM
0.19
8:25PM
0.66
11:49AM
-0.02
9:50PM
0.76
12:48PM
-0.23
11:17PM
0.77
1:38PM
-0.39
12:28AM
0.72
2:22PM
-0.49
1:25AM
0.62
Sat
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise--7:00--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:56
Sunset5:19--5:20--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:23--5:24--
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161518171519191519171520191722211722231822
Feels °C (?)151315151315161115131217161519181419201619
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Information about the Rincon - The Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rincon - The Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rincon - The Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rincon - The Cove 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 - The Cove) 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 - The Cove 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.

Rincon - The Cove is 20 km (12 miles) from the city of Santa Ana. If you plan a vacation in Ventura County, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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