Surf Forecasts:
Rincon - Indicator surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rincon - Indicator over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Rincon are looking like a real low point for us. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and we're scraping the bottom of the barrel for any sort of wave. It's a long stretch of pretty much nothing, so don't get your hopes up.
Looking at the whole picture, we've got a solid gap of poor conditions from now until the end of the 16-day window. The first real chance to even sniff a wave isn't until Saturday the 15th, and even then, it's a long shot.
Let's break it down. Starting Wednesday, the 12th, through Friday, the 14th, it's a total write-off. We're talking about swell heights of 2 ft at best, coming from the SW with a long 16-second period. The energy is low, with combined readings around 168 (weak). The water is a weirdly warm 71°, which is a massive 7° above normal for this time of year – feels more like a bath than the Pacific. But the surf is just "poor" with no push.
We finally see a glimmer on Saturday morning, the 15th. The swell nudges up to 2 ft from the SSW, still with a long 16-second period. The combined energy jumps a bit to 288 (moderate), and the wind is light and offshore from the SW. That's the best of the bunch, but the data still calls it "marginal surf forecast." It's a tiny, clean wave, but it's still tiny.
From Sunday the 16th all the way through to Thursday the 27th, it's just a repeating pattern of poor surf. The swell stays between 1.0 ft and 3 ft, with energy readings mostly in the 100-200 range (weak to moderate). The wind is often light, sometimes offshore, but it doesn't matter because there's just not enough swell to work with. The period drops to a short 8 seconds on the 18th, which is just useless.
The only other spot that's barely worth a mention is Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, with a slight shift to a WNW swell, but it's still only 2 ft with a short 9-10 second period and energy readings of 117 and 148. It's still "poor surf conditions."
Look, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this is the reality. The whole 16-day window is a bust. There's no standout day, no hidden gem. The setup is so small and weak that it's honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Keep the boards in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 115 | 140 | 124 | 390 | 232 | 229 | 318 | 212 | 191 | 186 | 142 | 140 | 138 | 146 | 88 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:53PM2.05m | 11:13AM1.42m | 10:38PM1.91m | 11:47AM1.49m | 11:24PM1.71m | 12:21PM1.53m | 00:11AM1.48m | 12:57PM1.55m | 1:05AM1.23m | 1:34PM1.53m | 2:15AM1.01m | 2:17PM1.50m | 4:14AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:41PM0.49m | 4:51AM-0.33m | 4:31PM0.42m | 5:25AM-0.20m | 5:23PM0.38m | 5:58AM-0.02m | 6:16PM0.38m | 6:29AM0.18m | 7:15PM0.39m | 6:58AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.40m | 7:27AM0.60m | 9:51PM0.39m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 6 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
127 | 125 | 122 | 118 | 115 | 104 | 124 | 390 | 232 | 229 | 318 | 212 | 191 | 52 | 142 | 71 | 81 | 90 | 88 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | W 4 | W 5 | S 11 | S 10 | W 5 | S 10 | SSW 14 | W 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
39 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 140 | 103 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 9 | 186 | 7 | 140 | 138 | 146 | 71 | 120 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 18 | S 18 | S 9 | SSW 17 | S 9 |
27 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 35 | 21 | 45 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 25 | 2 | 55 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | W 5 |
14 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 17 | — | 22 | 25 | 27 | 42 | 91 | 54 | 106 | — | — | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 117 | 281 | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 281 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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