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Rincon - The Cove Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (404 breaks) /
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Rincon - The Cove surfForecast / CAL – Ventura / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.4° C
(Which is 2.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - The Cove in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Thu 26th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - The Cove over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 108 | 115 | 74 | 32 | 53 | 51 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 18 | 28 | 60 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:35PM 1.09 | 5:44AM 1.54 | 8:05PM 1.20 | 6:52AM 1.58 | 8:31PM 1.30 | 7:47AM 1.60 | 8:57PM 1.41 | 8:35AM 1.58 | 9:21PM 1.51 | 9:18AM 1.52 | 9:45PM 1.58 | 9:59AM 1.43 | 10:09PM 1.63 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:18PM -0.15 | 11:48PM 0.83 | 1:13PM -0.20 | 12:59AM 0.66 | 1:56PM -0.21 | 1:52AM 0.48 | 2:31PM -0.17 | 2:38AM 0.31 | 3:02PM -0.10 | 3:18AM 0.17 | 3:30PM 0.00 | 3:57AM 0.06 | 3:55PM 0.12 | 4:35AM -0.01 | |||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 22 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
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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 16 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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