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THE COVE The most congested and THE INDICATOR The top of the
flawless wave imaginable, The Cove point. The Indicator is the larg-
has it all. On large W swells & minus est spot at Rincon and probably the
tides the sand covered bottom at The slowest as well, but still often pro-
Cove churns out disgusting, gurgling vides a great ride. Its outside expo-
brown barrels with every water mole- sure makes it more susceptible to
cule accounted for. The Cove is what afternoon winds, so surf early.
you used to draw in your notebooks THE COVE fills in with sand and
at school, it is every surfer’s dream offers unforgettable barrels. Rincon is
wave. Best Season: Fall, Winter/ divided into three main take-offs:
Direction: W, NW/Size: 3’-10’/Tide: RINCON Rincon is arguably the
Low/Wind: E/Bottom: Sand, Cob- best wave in California so it’s no sur-
blestone/Rating: Advanced/Daily prise that it is also the most crowded.
Surf Report During a solid west groundswell
THE RIVERMOUTH An extremely Rincon sets up like a dream as steep,
hollow section accentuates the line. ledgy walls propel themselves down
Roughly half of the waves that march the line in unison. Most of the year
through this area will outrace you Rincon is dominated by a cobble-
but if you do make it through to The stone bottom.
Cove your efforts will be rewarded.
The Rivermouth is probably the
least crowded option at Rincon only
because most people prefer to sit in
The Cove.
