The Wave
Works best on W-WNW winter groundswells with offshore E-NE breeze.
Lower to mid and falling tides sharpen the barrels and shorten the takeoff window.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Little Rincon
A compact, fast right over boulders at Mussel Shoals that rewards committed, shortboard turns and makes for punchy, hollow sections near low-mid tides. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Little Rincon in California.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft+
- Period 7 s
- Wind W 3 kt
As of:
Tide curve (forecast)
2.2 ftfalling
- Low0.2 ft
- High5.0 ft
- Low1.3 ft
- High5.3 ft
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Shallow boulders undercut sections-wipeouts often mean a hard oyster-and-rock knock, so tight positioning and quick exits are essential.
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