
Surf Forecasts:
Rincon - Indicator surf forecast from 6 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 13 Nov, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, WNW swell with 2,703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 6 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with WNW 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 (Nov 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rincon - Indicator in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 10PM. 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 16s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 6th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - Indicator over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
128 | 175 | 285 | 487 | 387 | 348 | 305 | 289 | 158 | 847 | 1163 | 924 | 485 | 307 | 361 | 249 | 451 | 451 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:14AM1.79m | 7:59PM1.28m | 7:40AM1.85m | 8:47PM1.23m | 8:06AM1.88m | 9:33PM1.18m | 8:32AM1.87m | 10:20PM1.13m | 9:00AM1.83m | 11:10PM1.08m | 9:29AM1.77m | 00:07AM1.03m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.28m | 1:56PM0.03m | 1:21AM0.40m | 2:34PM-0.09m | 1:49AM0.52m | 3:11PM-0.16m | 2:17AM0.62m | 3:48PM-0.18m | 2:43AM0.72m | 4:26PM-0.16m | 3:09AM0.81m | 5:06PM-0.11m | 3:34AM0.89m | ||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 17 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 |
79 | 175 | 285 | 487 | 387 | 348 | 305 | 289 | 158 | 847 | 1163 | 924 | 485 | 307 | 361 | 249 | 451 | 451 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | W 8 | WNW 18 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 8 | WNW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | W 7 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
128 | 43 | 178 | 86 | 78 | 48 | 75 | 67 | 32 | 97 | 62 | 58 | 129 | 103 | 53 | 39 | 49 | 49 | 51 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 19 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | NW 18 | SSW 19 |
51 | 139 | 37 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 65 | 64 | — | 2 | 55 | 33 | 12 | 29 | 17 | 12 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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.
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