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Rincon
California, USA34.4°N
Rincon in California, USA has water temperatures ranging from 14°C in March to 21.1°C in September. Even at its warmest, a 2mm shorty / spring suit is recommended. In March, you’ll need a 4/3mm fullsuit. Boots are recommended for 4 months of the year.
Use the discipline switcher below to see how recommendations change across different sports — a kitesurfer at Rincon needs different rubber than a surfer.
Discipline
Monthly conditions & gear
Based on average conditions for Surfing. Personal preferences may shift your recommendation — use the full tool for a personalized result.
| Month | Water | Air | Wind | Suit | Boots | Gloves | Hood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.4°C | 17.3°C | 12 km/h | 4/3mm | 3mm | — | — |
| February | 14.2°C | 17.6°C | 14 km/h | 4/3mm | 3mm | — | — |
| March | 14°C | 17.3°C | 14 km/h | 4/3mm | 3mm | — | — |
| April | 14.6°C | 19.3°C | 12 km/h | 4/3mm | 3mm | — | — |
| May | 16.3°C | 20.4°C | 11 km/h | 3/2mm | — | — | — |
| June | 18.1°C | 23.1°C | 10 km/h | 2mm | — | — | — |
| July | 19.9°C | 26.9°C | 9 km/h | 2mm | — | — | — |
| August | 20.9°C | 27.9°C | 9 km/h | 2mm | — | — | — |
| September | 21.1°C | 26.3°C | 10 km/h | 2mm | — | — | — |
| October | 18.8°C | 25.3°C | 9 km/h | 2mm | — | — | — |
| November | 16.5°C | 21.1°C | 10 km/h | 3/2mm | — | — | — |
| December | 15.9°C | 20°C | 10 km/h | 3/2mm | — | — | — |
Recommendations based on industry-validated thresholds from 15 brands and independent sources. Read the methodology
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