Rincon, CA

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Sunrise in 2h 3m

First light at 12:46 PM

Today is the peak

Don't wait — score 8.9 during the 10 AM–11 AM window. Tomorrow doesn't beat it.

GOWorth it

7.5/ 10 · Good

Best time to ride

2 PM–3 PM

Next 12 hours

Rideable and likely fun.

Light offshore wind
Tide window opening

Conditions

Wave

2.2 ft→

Sweet spot 3–8 ft

Period

13s↑

Sweet spot 12–18 s

Wind

6 mph N→

Offshore

Tide

Next · Low 04:45 AM

Session plan

Worth it

Rideable and likely fun.

Rincon, CA · Beginner-friendly

Peak window

2 PM–3 PM

Avg score 8.9/10

Why this score

Conditions are stabilizing.

Wave height2.2 ft

Swell period13s

WindOffshore 6 mph

Current: 2.2 ft @ 13s • 6 mph wind. wave height is okay but not doing the heavy lifting period has some energy but isn't classic groundswell light wind is keeping things clean wind direction is generally helping the shape

Next 12 hours

Peak window 2 PM–3 PM

Today's read·Auto-generated from the forecast

Rideable waist-high surf with offshore winds keeping the faces clean. Best chance is the 2 PM–3 PM window before the low tide at 4:45 AM.

11 AM

7.52.2ft

12 PM

9.02.1ft

1 PM

8.42.0ft

2 PM

8.92.0ft

3 PM

8.91.9ft

4 PM

8.01.9ft

5 PM

7.51.9ft

6 PM

6.01.8ft

7 PM

6.01.8ft

8 PM

6.01.9ft

9 PM

6.01.9ft

10 PM

6.01.9ft

Sunrise 12:46 PM Sunset 3:06 AM

Next 5 days

Best window

Best this week

8.9/10

Wednesday, Jun 3 • 10 AM–11 AM

Wave 2.0 ft

Period 15s

Wind max 7 mph

Temp 55–66°F

Wednesday, Jun 3

8.9 / 10

Best: 10 AM–11 AM

Wave: 2.0 ft

Period: 15s

Wind max: 7 mph

Thursday, Jun 4

7.4 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 3.0 ft

Period: 11s

Wind max: 9 mph

Friday, Jun 5

7.0 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 2.8 ft

Period: 13s

Wind max: 9 mph

Saturday, Jun 6

7.0 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 2.4 ft

Period: 12s

Wind max: 7 mph

Sunday, Jun 7

5.7 / 10

Best: 9 AM–10 AM

Wave: 2.6 ft

Period: 11s

Wind max: 10 mph

Day	Best window	Score	Wave	Period	Wind max	Temp
Wednesday, Jun 3	10 AM–11 AM	8.9	2.0 ft	15s	7 mph	55–66°F
Thursday, Jun 4	9 AM–10 AM	7.4	3.0 ft	11s	9 mph	56–67°F
Friday, Jun 5	9 AM–10 AM	7.0	2.8 ft	13s	9 mph	60–84°F
Saturday, Jun 6	9 AM–10 AM	7.0	2.4 ft	12s	7 mph	60–77°F
Sunday, Jun 7	9 AM–10 AM	5.7	2.6 ft	11s	10 mph	55–77°F

Spot intelWetsuit, hazards & notes

Good for beginners today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Rincon's Cove and Indicator sections are stacked with some of California's best surfers when it's working — not a learning wave. The river-mouth inside on a tiny day is the most manageable area, but you'll still be in everyone's way.

What to avoid

Don't paddle into the main point lineup on any swell. The cobblestone takeoff is rocky at low tide and the etiquette is enforced loudly. Strong cold-water rip carries you down the point fast.

Best beginner conditions

Rincon isn't a true beginner spot. For learning in this region, head south to Carpinteria State Beach or further down to Doheny / San Onofre.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Summer setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

Boardshorts / Bikini

Or 2mm top on windy mornings

2mm Springsuit / Shorty

If you get cold easily

Spot notes