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Rincon Point Surf Forecast

Santa Barbara County, California

Rincon Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
15.95s
Wind
2mph
S / Gusts 4mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 5sWSW
Secondary
0.5ft @ 16sSW
Tertiary
0.5ft @ 8sW

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Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Rock
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
NE
Season
Fall

Rincon Point is a classic right-hand point break that peels off consistently along a rocky headland in Santa Barbara County, offering long, quality waves that peel down the point during proper swells. The spot handles a range of swell directions thanks to its protected geography along the Santa Barbara coast, with the best waves arriving during Southern Hemisphere winter swells combined with offshore northwest winds. This is a scenic, well-established break that rewards patience with extended rides and a fun, forgiving wave face for intermediate surfers looking to improve their skills.

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Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s WSW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s WSW|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
5s WSW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s SW|Calm

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Rincon Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Rincon Point?
The current wave height at Rincon Point is 1-2ft with a 15.95s swell period. Wind is S at 2mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Rincon Point surf forecast?
Our Rincon Point forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.