Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.50° N 158.23° W

Ranches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ranches sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.3° 

Ranches surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ranches surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NW swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ranches this week:

The surf forecast for Ranches over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ranches in the next 16 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 14th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ranches over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.9
NNW
11
1.1
NNW
13
1.3
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
11
1.6
N
11
1.6
NNE
11
0.7
N
13
1.1
N
12
1
N
12
0.9
NNW
11
0.7
N
11
0.7
N
11
0.6
N
11
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.4
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
623
555
390
319
223
190
396
514
383
595
531
195
341
279
202
119
119
89
121
140
31
Wind (km/h)
5
N
25
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
6:00PM0.20m
7:35AM0.59m
6:50PM0.17m
8:35AM0.56m
8:53PM0.15m
9:43AM0.55m
11:22PM0.18m
10:47AM0.54m
00:22AM0.22m
11:41AM0.53m
00:59AM0.28m
12:25PM0.52m
1:30AM0.34m
Low Tide
2:28PM0.19m
11:24PM0.10m
4:08PM0.19m
11:53PM0.13m
5:41PM0.17m
00:36AM0.16m
6:25PM0.15m
2:08AM0.19m
6:50PM0.13m
4:06AM0.21m
7:10PM0.11m
5:34AM0.20m
7:28PM0.09m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Temp °C
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28
25
27
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27
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27
28
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Feels °C
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29
25
28
27
24
27
25
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24
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26
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26
25
24
27
27
24
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Information about the Ranches Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ranches provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ranches can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ranches surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ranches) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ranches may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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