Tres Palmas (Rincon) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight about this one – it's a tough outlook for the Rincon area.

We're looking at a 16-day window that starts out pretty grim. I've got to be honest, the first recommendation doesn't pop up until way down the line. From now until late in the month, it's a whole lotta nothin'. We're talking a solid 15-day stretch where the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. Forget about it, honestly. It's a flat spell that's hard to ignore.

The only time we see a hint of life is right at the very end of the window on Saturday the 26th of September. And even then, it's a marginal call. The only spot that even registers is Tres Palmas (Rincon). Come Saturday afternoon, the combined swell energy finally ticks up to a weak 151, which is at least something after so many zeros. We're looking at a small 3ft north swell sneaking in. The water's been sitting at a warm 86°F, which feels a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, but with no waves, you were just swimming anyway.

Now, I know what you're thinking – "Tres Palmas, Rusty! That place is a beast!" And it is, but only when it's working. The optimum direction for this reef is a good WNW groundswell, but we're getting weak, short-period north windswell. It's inconsistent and it's a heavy wave for experts only. We need size and proper direction for it to fire.

Even though the wind is light offshore or glassy that afternoon, the wave quality is described as very ordinary. The size is under 3ft, so it's not pushing any power into that reef. It's more of a ripple.

Verdict: This whole outlook is a bust. There are no standouts. If you're desperate, the Saturday the 26th session might give you a few knee-high crumbles, but don't burn the petrol. Honestly, the wind conditions could make this setup more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer. That's the harsh truth.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, this is a blank run.

Rusty.

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