The Rincon Classic to Run on Super Bowl Weekend, and the Forecast Looks Great

After a couple of yellow alerts, the green flag is out. The 2026 Rincon Classic will run this weekend, coinciding not only with the Super Bowl (happening 300 hundred miles north), but with a finely angled pulse of west swell. 

Established in 1979, the event is held for surfers from Santa Barbara, Ventura, and the greater 805 region. For the heat draw, event guide and past highlights, click here. To check the vibe from last year's contest, click here.

At its core, the contest is a community-oriented event...