Rincon beach today
- Beach day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Tide now -0.6 ft ↓ falling · low 6:21 pm (-0.7 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:30–6:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Waves · water 2.8 ft · 72 °F slight · 9.9 s from the west
- Wind · air 4 mph · 69 °F from the W, gusts 5 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:15 am–6:08 pm 10 h 54 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:02 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:02 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:10 pm great day · 9/10
- Coastal Flood Advisory: minor flooding along the shore at high tide. Until Fri 30, 2:00 pm. NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Today in Rincon beach there is high tide at 10:49 am (6.7 ft) and low tides at 4:20 am and 6:21 pm. Tide coefficient 83. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 6:21 pm. The sun rises at 7:15 am and sets at 6:08 pm: 10 h 54 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:02 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:40 am to 3:40 am and from 2:12 pm to 4:12 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 2.8 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the west (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 69 °F.
Beach day in Rincon beach
Is it a beach day?
1 good hourRip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Sunny
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Swim with care: 2.9 ft waves every 10 s
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.9 ft
2.9 ft waves every 10 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Onshore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 6:21 pm
Low tide at 4:20 am and 6:21 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:49 am.
The best window, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and water at 72 °F, though with some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Rincon beachThe beach
2.7 mi from Carpinteria. Tides, weather and sun in Carpinteria →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Rincon beach
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- La Conchita Beach 1.9 mi · SE
- Parking
- Carpinteria State Beach 2.6 mi · NW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Oil Piers Beach 3.3 mi · SE
- Parking
- Santa Claus Beach 4.6 mi · NW
- Faria Beach 6.2 mi · SE
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Rincon beach
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Fishing in Rincon beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:21 pm
- Sunset at 6:08 pm, golden hour from 5:33 pm
- Steady pressure (29.91 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (2.8 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 83 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, combines the 6:21 pm low tide, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:50 am to 10:50 am, with the 10:49 am high tide, moonset and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: kelp bass, white seabass, barred sand bass and California halibut. October is one of the months when these are seen most: white seabass and striped mullet. What you can catch
Tides in Rincon beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:20 am 2.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:49 am 6.7 ft · coef. 83
- ▼ Next low tide 6:21 pm -0.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 39 min to low tide at 6:21 pm.
Tide coefficient 83 for the 10:49 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on December 24 (7.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-1.9 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 9 (coefficient 99, 5.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 17 (coefficient 27, 3.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:15 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 4:20 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 10:49 am · 6.7 ft | Low tide 6:21 pm · -0.7 ft | — | Coef. 83 | 91% | Major periods 1:40 am · 2:12 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:15 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 1:01 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 4:58 am · 2.7 ft | High tide 11:36 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 7:22 pm · -0.5 ft | Coef. 76 | 83% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:16 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 2:23 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 5:48 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 12:34 pm · 6.0 ft | Low tide 8:32 pm · -0.3 ft | Coef. 64 | 73% | Major periods 3:49 am · 4:20 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:17 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 3:58 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 7:13 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 1:46 pm · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:48 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 55 | 62% | Major periods 4:51 am · 5:20 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:18 am · 5:04 pm | High tide 4:13 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 8:24 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 2:17 pm · 5.1 ft | Low tide 9:57 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 56 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:19 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 5:01 am · 4.3 ft | Low tide 10:18 am · 2.8 ft | High tide 3:50 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 10:52 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 65 | 39% | Major periods 5:40 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:20 am · 5:03 pm | High tide 5:38 am · 4.8 ft | Low tide 11:31 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 5:08 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 75 | 29% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Rincon Island station (NOAA), 2.9 mi from Rincon beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Rincon beach
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.4 ft
- Significant2.8 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.5 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.5 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.5 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 6.6 ft with a period of 6 s, from the west (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+9.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:42 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station NTBC1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Rincon beach today
Surf today
Fair- 1.8–2.7 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.6 ft swell at 6 s from the west, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 10:49 am)
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 1.0–3.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:49 am · sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 6:08 pm · last light 6:34 pm
- Tide: low 4:20 am (2.3 ft), high 10:49 am (6.7 ft) and low 6:21 pm (-0.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 71.6 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 44 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 6:00 pm to 6:34 pm can also work, with glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Rincon beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (6:21 pm): little current from 6:00 pm to 6:40 pm
- 2.2 ft swell at 6 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (4 mph)
- 0.4 mph current toward the northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 11:52 pm (11:20 pm–12:30 am), low tide 4:20 am (3:40–4:50 am), high tide 10:49 am (10:30–11:10 am) and low tide 6:21 pm (6:00–6:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 3.7 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.6 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:34 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:02 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:10 am to 11:30 am, with slack water at high tide, light wind and the sun high, though with current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Pitas Point 8.2 mi
- Blue Water Hunter Dive Shop 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Rincon beach
Now in Rincon beach
- Low / high
- 60 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 62%
- Humidity
- 65%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 16 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 42
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Overcast |
| Temperature | 62° | 62° | 61° | 65° | 73° | 72° | 68° | 64° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NE | 5 ENE | 6 E | 3 E | 5 SSW | 7 WSW | 4 WNW | 3 NNE |
| Gusts | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Waves | 3.7 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.0 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.9 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.7 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 68° 4 WNW 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 64° 3 NNE 2.7 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 6 NE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 65° 6 NE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 9 NE 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 68° 8 ENE 2.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 68° 7 S 2.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 67° 6 SSW 2.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 60 / 73 °F | 7 mph NE | 3.7 ft | 10:49 am | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 69 °F | 9 mph E | 2.6 ft | 1:01 am · 11:36 am | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 67 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 2:23 am · 12:34 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 59 / 64 °F | 9 mph ESE | 2.2 ft | 3:58 am · 1:46 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 58 / 68 °F | 15 mph NNW | 6.6 ft | 4:13 am · 2:17 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 70 °F | 9 mph N | 4.2 ft | 5:01 am · 3:50 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 70 °F | 5 mph NW | 2.9 ft | 5:38 am · 5:08 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 68 °F | 6 mph WNW | 3.4 ft | 6:11 am · 6:13 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 69 °F | 4 mph NW | 3.7 ft | 6:42 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 67 °F | 7 mph NW | 6.7 ft | 7:10 am · 8:03 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 67 °F | 7 mph NNW | 6.5 ft | 7:37 am · 8:50 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 56 / 82 °F | 6 mph NNE | 4.2 ft | 8:03 am · 9:36 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 65 / 84 °F | 3 mph SW | 4.2 ft | 8:29 am · 10:23 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 66 / 88 °F | 4 mph ESE | 3.9 ft | 8:56 am · 11:12 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 62° / 69° 2.6 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 60° / 67° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 59° / 64° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 58° / 68° 6.6 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 54° / 70° 4.2 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 57° / 70° 2.9 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 56° / 68° 3.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain on Friday 30. See the models →
- Outlook The next few weeks look normal for the time of year. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (73 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:42 pm (local time).
The sun in Rincon beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:19 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:49 am
- Civil dusk 6:34 pm
- Solar noon 12:42 pm (42° high)
- Daylight 10 h 54 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,351,760 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Rincon beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:40–3:40 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:12–4:12 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:50–10:50 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:32–8:32 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 12:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pmNov 8 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 3:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 6:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Rincon beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Casitas Pier 1.6 mi
- Richfield Pier 2.7 mi
- Coyote Boat Ramp 7.6 mi
- Boat ramp 7.8 mi
- Boat ramp 7.8 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.4 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 8.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 950 ft from shore.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep550 ft
- 33 ft deep950 ft
- 66 ft deep0.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 10 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 950 ft and 66 ft at 0.7 mi from shore.
Source: NOAA Southern California Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 100 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Rincon beachTides nearby
- La Conchita2.2 mi
- Carpinteria2.7 mi
- Toro Canyon5.8 mi
- Summerland7.3 mi
- Montecito9.6 mi
- Stearns Wharf12 mi
- Ventura13 mi
- Santa Barbara13 mi
- Saticoy20 mi
- Goleta20 mi
Rincon beach at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 34.376° N, 119.481° W.
- It is 176 mi northwest of San Diego, the main place in California. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 7 min later than in San Diego.
- 2.7 mi from Carpinteria.
- The nearest tide station, Rincon Island, is 2.9 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Richfield Pier (2.7 mi), Oil Piers Beach (3.3 mi), Mobil Pier (3.7 mi).
Questions about Rincon beachQuestions
Where is Rincon beach?
2.7 mi from Carpinteria, in California (United States). The shore faces southwest.
What amenities does Rincon beach have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Rincon beach?
There's no open yearly bathing water rating in the US. Each state and territory monitors its beaches and posts an advisory when swimming isn't safe: check the official beach advisories for California (California State Water Resources Control Board).
What time is high tide today in Rincon beach?
Today in Rincon beach there is high tide at 10:49 am (6.7 ft) and low tides at 4:20 am and 6:21 pm. Tide coefficient 83.
What time is sunset today in Rincon beach?
At 6:08 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:34 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Rincon beach?
At 7:15 am. First light comes at 6:20 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Sun, Nov 8 · 11:03 pm.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:40–3:40 am, Minor 9:50–10:50 am, Major 2:12–4:12 pm, Minor 7:32–8:32 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Rincon beach?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the west (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Rincon beach?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.8 ft waves with a period of 9.9 s from the west. The water is 72.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Rincon beach?
The best time to visit Rincon beach is from June to September: highs of 72 °F to 77 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Rincon Island (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).