Rincon (surfspot)

Rincon (Spanish, "angle" or "corner") is a surf spot located at the Ventura and Santa Barbara County line in Southern California, USA. Also known as the "Queen of the Coast", Rincon is one of the most famous and overcrowded surf spots in California and is known around the world for its long, peeling rights.[1] The book 100 Best Surf Spots in the World rates Rincon at 24.[2] It is best at low tide during the winter. Surrounded by a private gated community, access is restricted to a public trail to the bottom of the cove.

Location

Rincon is located near U.S. Route 101 at Bates Road.[3]

Rincon is divided into three parts; the Cove, Rivermouth, and Indicator. The cove is the best part of the point and is the closest to the freeway. Rivermouth is the speed section reaching from the mouth of Rincon Creek to the large white/stone house. The Rivermouth barrels at low tide and needs a strong swell to be connected. Some hazardous, sharp rocks. Indicator is around the stone wall, not visible from the freeway. It's usually not very good. Unfortunately, water quality also suffers as a result of winter rains, causing occasional beach closures.

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