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Rincon - Indicator Surf Forecast
/ CAL – Ventura (30 breaks) / California (403 breaks) / USA (1296 breaks) / Lat Long: (34.37° N 119.48° W)

Rincon - Indicator Surf Forecast / CAL – Ventura / USA

16 km away, 1 h 17 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rincon - Indicator this week:
The surf forecast for Rincon - Indicator over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 12 days are 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 15) at 5AM.
Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 13th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - Indicator over the next 12 days.
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 178 | 174 | 147 | 146 | 125 | 121 | 118 | 78 | 93 | 80 | 58 | 58 | 64 | 69 | 69 | 56 | 73 | 21 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 42 | 39 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 28 | 75 | 96 | 126 | 207 | 166 | 173 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:12AM 1.34 | 10:25PM 2.06 | 11:50AM 1.40 | 11:13PM 1.90 | 12:29PM 1.45 | 12:02AM 1.67 | 1:09PM 1.49 | 12:56AM 1.42 | 1:51PM 1.50 | 2:00AM 1.17 | 2:37PM 1.50 | 3:34AM 0.97 | 3:30PM 1.48 | 5:53AM 0.92 | 4:32PM 1.48 | 7:46AM 1.00 | 5:37PM 1.51 | 8:40AM 1.09 | 6:35PM 1.56 | 9:12AM 1.14 | 7:23PM 1.63 | 9:38AM 1.18 | 8:03PM 1.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:13PM 0.50 | 5:26AM -0.34 | 5:06PM 0.45 | 6:04AM -0.19 | 6:02PM 0.44 | 6:41AM 0.01 | 7:03PM 0.45 | 7:16AM 0.23 | 8:13PM 0.45 | 7:53AM 0.45 | 9:38PM 0.42 | 8:34AM 0.65 | 11:11PM 0.34 | 9:33AM 0.81 | 12:31AM 0.23 | 11:05AM 0.91 | 1:28AM 0.11 | 12:27PM 0.93 | 2:13AM 0.01 | 1:23PM 0.89 | 2:49AM -0.06 | 2:03PM 0.82 | 3:21AM -0.10 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Rincon Island, California which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Rincon - Indicator.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Summary | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
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Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 24 |
Low °C | 25 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C (?) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:44 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:40 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. |
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Information about the Rincon - Indicator Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rincon - Indicator provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rincon - Indicator can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rincon - Indicator 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 - Indicator) 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 - Indicator 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 - Indicator is 19 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.