Tres Palmas (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a look at the forecast for Tres Palmas (Rincon), and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough one. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty bleak for any proper surf. The only flicker of something surfable comes right at the very end, on the 25th of September.

Right now, and for the next two weeks, we’re staring down a long, dry spell. The first recommendation doesn’t actually pop up until the 25th of September, so that is a solid 15-day gap with nothing but flat, small waves and poor surf conditions. We’re talking swell heights barely reaching 1 ft, with combined energy levels stuck in the low single digits and teens. It’s just not happening. The wind is glassy or light offshore a lot of the time, which is a tease, but with no swell to push it, those conditions are wasted.

The One Standout (and it’s a stretch)

Alright, mark your calendars for Friday the 25th of September. That’s when we finally see a pulse of energy. The swell bumps up to 2 ft in the morning, building to 3 ft in the afternoon from the North, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a moderate groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 116 and then 137. That’s into the moderate wave energy range, which is a lot more promising than the 1s and 2s we’ve been seeing.

The water temperature is sitting at a warm 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. The water feels like a bath.

The wind is light and cross-off from the ENE and NE, which keeps the surf clean. The swell direction is North, but this spot favours a West-Northwest swell. So while we’ll get some waves, the direction isn’t perfect. The forecast says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and that sums it up.

This is a reef break that’s inconsistent and for advanced surfers only. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be the only game in town. The crowds are sometimes an issue here, so even with small waves, you might have some company. The swell is small enough that it’s fine for anyone who knows the reef.

Bottom line: The whole outlook is a dud with a tiny silver lining at the very end. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the 25th is your only shot. The surf is small, but it’s clean. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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