Rincon Photos

The Indicator, by Don Balch
Rincon, a.k.a. the Queen of the Coast. It is by far the most-photographed of all the Santa Barbara County surf spots, with a good history of shots dating back for decades. Following is a collection of some pictures, including some interesting perspectives of the lineup and how it has changed over the years.
High speed cove blur, by Bill Parr
Finding Rincon peeling well with no fog, good light, and light winds is a matter of luck and timing. When the Queen of the Coast and Mother Nature manage to bring things together for the lens, the result can be breathtaking. Here's a sampler:
The cove, by Rob Gilley The cove, by Sonny Miller The cove, by Rick Doyle
The cove, by Rob Gilley Flea, by Tim Maddux Flea, by Tim Maddux
Chris Brown, by Al Daniels Josh Bradbury, by Rob Gilley Josh Bradbury, by Tim Maddux
Rivermouth, by L. Paul Mann Sunset, by Al Daniels Silver, by Tim Maddux
Rincon, Big Wednesday

Santa Barbara Surfing -- Last updated 5/4/98.