Surf Forecasts:
Rincon - Indicator surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 499 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s 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 (Sep 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - Indicator over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for Rincon. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run ahead. This is a very quiet stretch with very little quality on the cards.
The outlook starts off flat and stays that way for a long time. From Friday the 4th all the way through to Sunday the 7th, we’ve got tiny, wind-affected junk. You’re looking at swell heights around 1ft to 3ft from the SSW and W, with periods that are either short and weak or, when the period is decent, the swell is just too small. The wind is a persistent cross-onshore, keeping things bumpy and choppy. There’s very little wave energy to speak of – the combined energy (300) on Friday the 4th morning is weak, and it only gets weaker. Don’t bother paddling out.
We finally see a pulse of energy arrive on Tuesday the 8th, with a SSW swell pushing 5ft and a 13-second period. The combined energy jumps to 710 (moderate), so there’s some push in the water. But the wind is cross-onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, putting a light chop on the face. The quality is still marginal, and the tide could be a factor. This is the only real bump in the entire window, but it’s not a clean one. For a point break like Rincon, a long-period SSW groundswell can work, but the wind direction is hurting it.
The rest of the run is a desert. From Wednesday the 9th right through to Saturday the 19th, we’re looking at small, weak swells. Most days show combined energy under 200 (weak), with heights barely cracking 2ft to 4ft. The wind is mostly light and onshore or cross-onshore, so the surface is never glassy. The long-period swell (22 seconds) on Thursday the 17th is a tease – it’s only 1ft, so there’s nothing to ride. The whole second week is a write-off for any decent paddle surfing.
If you are desperate for a wave, that Tuesday the 8th is your best bet, but manage your expectations. The combination of cross-onshore wind and a 5ft SSW swell with a 13-second period might offer a few bigger, longer lines, but it won’t be the classic Rincon perfection. It’s a long wait for very little reward.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 11 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 4 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 252 | 240 | 291 | 215 | 212 | 201 | 193 | 37 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 50 | 499 | 406 | 273 | 252 | 152 | 195 | 258 | 166 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:39PM1.66m | 7:35AM1.02m | 5:06PM1.71m | 8:07AM1.12m | 6:20PM1.80m | 8:35AM1.23m | 7:20PM1.88m | 9:03AM1.33m | 8:13PM1.92m | 9:31AM1.44m | 9:00PM1.90m | 9:59AM1.54m | 9:44PM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:59PM0.02m | 10:22AM0.96m | 1:02AM-0.11m | 12:05PM0.88m | 1:51AM-0.21m | 1:12PM0.73m | 2:32AM-0.25m | 2:06PM0.57m | 3:09AM-0.24m | 2:54PM0.41m | 3:42AM-0.17m | 3:40PM0.29m | 4:12AM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 252 | 189 | 172 | 215 | 378 | 303 | 545 | 711 | 604 | 704 | 794 | 673 | 439 | 499 | 406 | 273 | 252 | 152 | 88 | 258 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 4 | W 4 | W 12 | NW 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 158 | 240 | 291 | 192 | 212 | 201 | 193 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 65 | 135 | 143 | 195 | 208 | 31 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 6 | S 16 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 11 | SW 19 | W 11 | W 3 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 42 | 82 | 31 | 82 | 7 | 119 | 7 | 18 | 4 | 3 | — | 12 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 95 | 2 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 166 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | WSW 11 | W 11 | W 11 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | SSE 3 | ESE 4 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | 38 | 57 | 37 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 12 | 9 | 7 | 14 | — | 7 | 2 | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 0 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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