Tres Palmas (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. This stretch is going to test your patience. For the vast majority of this 16-day window, the surf is just not happening. We’re looking at a solid two-week stretch of flat or near-flat conditions with a combined swell energy stuck below 100. It's a long, quiet run, so don't be in a hurry.

The first real glimmer of something rideable shows up on Saturday, September 26th. We finally see a pulse of energy coming through. From the early morning, it’s still pretty weak with a combined energy of 235, but by the afternoon things start looking up. The swell ticks up to around 3 ft from the NNE with a period of 12 seconds. That’s a groundswell, which is a good sign. And the wind? Light and offshore from the East. The combined energy jumps to 294, which is a nice moderate push. Tres Palmas (Rincon) is the spot, and if you can get out that afternoon, it’ll be your best shot. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.

Moving into Sunday the 27th, the swell is still there, around 3 ft to 3 ft from the NNE, but the wind swings onshore from the North, which brings in that cross-shore chop. It kills the quality. The combined energy is still moderate (247-176), but the messy wind makes it a bit of a write-off unless you're really desperate. By Monday the 28th, the morning cleans up with glassy conditions and a 3 ft NNE swell, but the energy drops to 136, so it’s marginal.

If you look further out, there’s not much on the horizon after that. The window closes out with tiny surf and very little energy. The only true standout is that Saturday afternoon session on September 26th. That’s your moment. It’s not huge, but for a stretch this flat, it’ll feel like a gift. Keep an eye on the forecasts because a blank run like this can shift, but as it stands, that’s the one to circle.

Rusty.

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