Surf Forecasts:
Tres Palmas (Rincon) surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tres Palmas (Rincon) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tres Palmas (Rincon) in the next 16 days are 0.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tres Palmas (Rincon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, folks, this is a tough one. The forecast is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing but flat or near-flat conditions, with winds that are either wrong or just not strong enough to push any real swell our way. The only spot with any pulse showing up at all is Tres Palmas (Rincon), and even that’s a real tease.
For the first 12 days, from now through the 25th of August, it’s a total write-off. The swell is tiny, if it’s even there – mostly 0.3ft to 1ft junk from the NNE. The combined wave energy is pitiful, barely cracking double digits (14 being the highest early on). The wind is a constant cross-off or cross-shore from the ENE, NE, or even NNW, which for a spot like Tres Palmas that needs that perfect WNW groundswell, is just a cruel joke. The water temperature is sitting at 85°, which is about normal for this time of year, so you can’t even blame a cold snap for the lack of action.
Finally, on the morning of the 26th of August, we see a pulse. Swell jumps to 3ft from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 92 – that’s weak but it’s better than zero. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the NE. It’s not great, but it’s the first sign of life. The 27th drops back a bit, but then the 29th of August morning is the standout. Glassy conditions, 2ft from the NW, a period of 10 seconds, and combined energy of 82. It’s small, but that glassy wind and the longer period will mean the few waves that come through will be clean and lined up. For a spot that’s inconsistent, that’s a real treat.
But remember, this is Tres Palmas. It’s a heavy, advanced reef break. At 2ft, it’s not the big stuff it’s famous for, but on a glassy day with a bit of period, it’ll be a fun, challenging wave for the experts. Crowds are possible here, but with this much flatness in the lead-up, it might be quiet.
So, the best you’re looking at is the morning of Saturday the 29th of August at Tres Palmas. It’s a long way off, so don’t bet the farm on it, but it’s the only real window of hope in the whole 16-day forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | ENE 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 14 | 0 | 13 | 27 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 9:47AM0.45m | 10:22PM0.53m | 10:43AM0.48m | 11:01PM0.48m | 11:38AM0.49m | 11:39PM0.43m | 12:32PM0.50m | 00:16AM0.38m | 1:28PM0.49m | 00:53AM0.33m | 2:25PM0.47m | 1:33AM0.30m | 3:24PM0.46m | 2:17AM0.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:51PM0.07m | 4:36AM0.11m | 4:48PM0.11m | 5:13AM0.09m | 5:46PM0.14m | 5:50AM0.08m | 6:46PM0.17m | 6:29AM0.07m | 7:51PM0.20m | 7:09AM0.07m | 9:02PM0.21m | 7:54AM0.07m | 10:17PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 6 | NNE 11 | NNE 12 | S 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | S 10 | NNE 10 | NE 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 4 | S 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | — | NE 4 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 13 | 27 | 2 | 30 | 29 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 12 | S 10 | S 5 | S 10 | NNE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 6 | NNE 10 | S 7 | S 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | S 5 | S 5 | NNE 9 | N 8 | — | N 7 | N 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | 4 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 5 | — | — | S 6 | NNE 10 | S 10 | S 6 | NNE 10 | E 8 | S 6 | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | E 9 | S 5 | E 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 16 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — |
| kJ | 67 | 227 | 59 | 110 | 249 | 115 | 111 | 119 | 46 | — | 46 | 24 | — | 17 | 11 | 3 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 22 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 861 | 376 | 861 | 861 | 557 | 1 | 474 | 217 | 303 | 474 | 45 | 22 | 474 | 58 | 22 | 568 | 109 | 435 | 274 | 22 |
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