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Rincon - The Cove Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
Rincon - The Cove surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 PDT
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 Thursday (May 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - The Cove in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 3rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 3rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - The Cove over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 120 | 103 | 61 | 58 | 96 | 96 | 81 | 121 | 585 | 746 | 450 | 530 | 690 | 322 | 185 | 100 | 103 | 146 | 84 | 124 | 123 | 57 | 102 | 102 | 93 | 153 | 125 | 41 | 103 | 57 | 86 | 83 | 71 | 42 | 80 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:55PM 1.85 | 3:00PM 1.01 | 12:53AM 1.69 | 4:36PM 1.05 | 2:05AM 1.51 | 5:45PM 1.14 | 3:34AM 1.38 | 6:30PM 1.24 | 5:02AM 1.30 | 7:04PM 1.34 | 6:15AM 1.25 | 7:32PM 1.43 | 7:16AM 1.22 | 7:56PM 1.52 | 8:08AM 1.19 | 8:17PM 1.59 | 8:55AM 1.16 | 8:38PM 1.65 | 9:40AM 1.12 | 8:59PM 1.69 | 10:23AM 1.09 | 9:21PM 1.71 | 11:06AM 1.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:43AM -0.32 | 6:25PM 0.86 | 8:55AM -0.21 | 7:56PM 0.94 | 10:08AM -0.12 | 10:01PM 0.92 | 11:13AM -0.06 | 11:40PM 0.79 | 12:06PM 0.00 | 12:47AM 0.61 | 12:49PM 0.08 | 1:37AM 0.43 | 1:24PM 0.17 | 2:19AM 0.26 | 1:53PM 0.28 | 2:55AM 0.12 | 2:19PM 0.39 | 3:29AM -0.00 | 2:43PM 0.50 | 4:02AM -0.09 | 3:06PM 0.59 | 4:35AM -0.15 | 3:28PM 0.68 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:42 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:49 | - | - | 7:50 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | 9 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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