6 AM
Dawn Patrol at Rincon
Rincon Point · Active
The world's best surfers and weekend warriors paddle out at first light during winter swell season -- one of the great spectator sports on the coast.
10 AM
Rincon Creek Nature Walk
Rincon Creek mouth · Family
The creek mouth at the base of the point is a year-round birding and wildlife spot -- steelhead trout run the creek in winter.
Rincon Classic Surf Contest
One of California's most prestigious amateur surf contests, held during peak winter swell season at the Rincon point break.
Ventura Surf Classic
The broader Ventura County surf event calendar peaks in late winter with contests across Rincon, County Line and Ventura Overhead.
Day of the Dead Surf Festival
A Carpinteria tradition -- surf contests, art and food celebrating Dia de los Muertos on the beach just west of the point.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Rincon Point, the sun sets at 7:59 PM today — about 13h 48m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:11 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Rincon Point update at the top of the conditions page.