Rincon Surf Spot, United States
United States
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Where is Rincon?
Rincon is a right-hand point break near Santa Barbara in the United States. Best season: September to April (winter NW swells). Level: Intermediate. GPS: 34.3730, -119.4760.
| Location | Santa Barbara, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.3730, -119.4760 |
| Wave type | Point break |
| Direction | Right-hand |
| Wave quality | High quality |
| Best season | September to April (winter NW swells) |
| Tide | All tides; best on a pushing tide |
| Consistency | Consistent through the season |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Crowds | Moderate; can get busy in peak season |
About This Break
The "Queen of the Coast" — a long, peeling cobblestone right that links section after section on a winter swell. Rincon is an intermediate-level right-hand point break near Santa Barbara in United States, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from September to April (winter NW swells). All tides; best on a pushing tide. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully. Make Rincon your home break: discover surf properties for sale near Santa Barbara with International Surf Properties.
Local Knowledge
Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
Rincon (Santa Barbara): Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rincon?
Rincon is a right-hand point break near Santa Barbara in the United States. Its GPS coordinates are 34.3730, -119.4760.
When is the best time to surf Rincon?
The best season to surf Rincon is September to April (winter NW swells). Tide: all tides; best on a pushing tide. Consistency: consistent through the season.
Is Rincon good for beginners?
Not really. Rincon is rated Intermediate, so it suits surfers who can already paddle out, read the lineup and take off on their own; beginners should start somewhere gentler. Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
Can you buy property near Rincon?
Nothing is listed within 15 km of Rincon right now, but there are 14 properties for sale elsewhere in United States on International Surf Properties.
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