Surf Forecasts:
Rincon - Indicator surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rincon - Indicator this week:
The surf forecast for Rincon - Indicator over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - Indicator in the next 16 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - Indicator over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, it’s looking pretty quiet around Rincon. I’ve gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one for anyone who actually wants to paddle out. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a bummer for surfers, with very little energy on offer.
Let’s break it down. From Friday the 7th of August right through to almost the end of the second week, it’s basically a flat spell. We’re looking at a long stretch of days with tiny, weak swell. The combined swell energy is mostly in the double digits and low triple digits (94 to 294), which is weak to moderate at best, but the quality just isn’t there. The wind is light and often onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is messy. Everything is flagged as "poor surf conditions" with scores of zero out of ten. It’s a real dry spell.
There’s a tiny flicker of hope on the morning of Saturday the 15th of August. We get a marginal nod with a 2ft swell from the SSW, period around 16 seconds, and the energy bumps up to 285. Honestly, it’s still pretty weak, and the wind is light onshore, so it’ll be soft and crumbly. Not exactly a standout, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only thing that even gets a one out of ten.
The next little pulse shows up on Friday the 21st of August. The morning session has a 2ft SSW swell, period 17 seconds, and combined energy of 375 – that’s the highest number in the whole run, but still just moderate. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. It’s another marginal call. Still, it’s the best of a very bad bunch.
So, what’s the takeaway? There’s no real standout here. Nothing big, nothing clean, nothing consistent. The only break in the mix is Rincon - Indicator, a point break that’s very consistent and exposed to the swell, but it needs a lot more juice than this to work properly. The optimum swell direction is from the West, and we’re getting dribbles from the SSW, so the angle is off. Water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Look, it’s a blank run. When a spot is normally consistent, like this one, it tends not to stay this poor for long, and forecasts can change. But for now, leave the board in the car and go for a walk.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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 kJ | 63 | 146 | 145 | 174 | 174 | 147 | 201 | 125 | 121 | 120 | 105 | 60 | 68 | 56 | 80 | 121 | 72 | 127 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:07AM0.88m | 5:13PM1.78m | 8:15AM0.98m | 6:20PM1.89m | 8:57AM1.08m | 7:21PM2.01m | 9:32AM1.16m | 8:15PM2.09m | 10:06AM1.25m | 9:05PM2.11m | 10:39AM1.34m | 9:53PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.11m | 9:56AM0.81m | 1:14AM-0.08m | 11:33AM0.85m | 2:08AM-0.25m | 12:52PM0.80m | 2:54AM-0.37m | 1:55PM0.69m | 3:36AM-0.42m | 2:50PM0.59m | 4:15AM-0.41m | 3:41PM0.49m | 4:51AM-0.33m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | W 4 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 9 | 146 | 145 | 174 | 174 | 147 | 14 | 125 | 121 | 120 | 105 | 59 | 68 | 56 | 80 | 121 | 72 | 127 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | W 4 | SSW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 11 |
| kJ | 44 | 44 | 42 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 201 | 5 | 12 | 37 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | WSW 4 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 9 | SSW 12 | WNW 12 | W 4 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 7 |
| kJ | 63 | 1 | 6 | 43 | 22 | 7 | 49 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 39 | 60 | 59 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 12 | 23 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 9 | W 4 | SW 10 | W 4 | WNW 4 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 7 | 23 | 2 | 20 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 80 | 34 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 88 | 0 | 90 | 34 | 0 | 117 | 0 | 0 |
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