Rincon

The best time for this break is late fall to early spring when the wnw to wsw swells can make in. Best tide is low to medium. For wnw swells it's better when the wave period is 15 seconds or less. Best wave height is 4-8ft.

"During a good sized swell it's common to see 40-75 boards at one break. And it's getting worse. As the population continues to expand so does the number of surfers. And sadly...there is no end in sight"

-Surfing California by Bank Wright, 1973

Let's just say that things have not gotten better since Wright wrote that famous surf guide, which is to say that Rincon is very crowded.

There are three separate sections.

• The Indicator - At the top of the point. Connects to Rivermouth.
• The Rivermouth - Hollow section that connects Indicator to The Cove.
• The Cove - Starts halfway up the point and peels to the rocks on the beach.

All three sections can connect, although rare, making for one big ass ride, assuming nobody gets in your way. People getting in the way can be a problem since it's always crowded. This area can can be polluted, especially after heavy rains, not that it will stop the crowds.

My personal experience of this place consists of staring at clean but crowded 1-2ft waves before continuing on highway 1.

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