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 recognized surf spots in California and known around the world for its long, peeling rights. It is best at low tide during the winter. Surrounded by a private gated community, access is restricted to a trail at the bottom and top of the point.

Location

Rincon is located near U.S. Route 101 at Bates Rd [http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?ed=iWbt4up_0TrNjpGWUDa41RMrFs1EhazUVTtL3dZJaXdA3IoIiA--&csz=carpinteria%2C+ca&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=] .

Rincon is divided into three parts; the Cove, River Mouth, and Indicator. The cove is primarily surfed by longboards and is closest to the freeway. Rivermouth is the speed section reaching from the top of the runoff water outlet to the large white/stone house. The Rivermouth barrels hard at low tide and needs a strong swell to be connected. Indicator reaches around the stone wall, not visible from the freeway. Indicator is the prime take-off spot on bigs days and is often rippable during the small days. Unfortunately, water quality suffers as a result of winter rains, causing occasional beach closures.