The Wave
When the Cove lights up it prefers direct W-WNW groundswells (shorter-period NWs can work) with offshore breeze from the E-NE and cleaner surf near low or falling tide.
Surf GuideCalifornia
Rincon - The Cove
A world-class right-hand point where long, glassy rights peel through the Cove when a direct west-to-WNW groundswell and easterly offshore wind align. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Rincon - The Cove in California.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationCalifornia, US
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 9 s
- Wind N 5 kt
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Lineup Insights
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Crowds, a cobble/shelf bottom and a busy parking lot make mistakes costly - expect tight lineup etiquette and swift local pressure on good days.
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