Ranches Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.50° N 158.23° W

Issued: 7 pm 24 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Ranches sea temperature is
26.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Ranches surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Jun 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 30th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wed
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
0.3
NW
11
1.2
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
0.6
S
20
1.6
E
8
1
NE
8
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.5
SW
15
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
109
19
169
108
114
114
0
0
0
110
0
77
54
116
82
89
143
114
206
182
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
15
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
00:24AM0.16m
2:27PM0.56m
1:21AM0.13m
3:02PM0.60m
2:12AM0.12m
3:36PM0.63m
2:58AM0.12m
4:10PM0.64m
3:40AM0.12m
4:43PM0.65m
4:21AM0.13m
5:17PM0.65m
5:05AM0.14m
5:49PM0.64m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.16m
6:31AM-0.02m
10:05PM0.13m
7:04AM-0.02m
10:43PM0.10m
7:40AM-0.03m
11:15PM0.09m
8:17AM-0.03m
11:46PM0.08m
8:55AM-0.03m
00:16AM0.07m
9:32AM-0.03m
00:46AM0.06m
10:10AM-0.01m
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
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7:17
7:17
7:17
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:19
7:19
 mm
1
Temp °C
25
27
27
25
27
28
26
27
28
25
27
27
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
26
27
Feels °C
24
26
26
25
28
28
27
26
26
25
27
26
26
30
31
27
28
28
27
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
1.2
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.5
SSW
14
1
NE
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
S
20
1.1
ENE
8
0.6
S
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
NE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
7
0.5
S
14
1
NE
8
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
201
266
259
169
108
110
114
56
276
138
227
273
77
54
79
82
89
97
114
180
183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
S
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
Energy kJ
28
28
28
165
163
29
89
129
52
326
39
38
371
231
157
222
143
109
112
24
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
S
13
0.2
S
16
0.2
WNW
14
Energy kJ
11
21
19
15
30
49
13
65
10
49
44
23
36
32
116
32
38
38
85
20
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1
NE
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
E
8
1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
Energy kJ
106
109
168
181
191
114
287
173
173
299
110
101
159
168
169
143
191
206
182
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
6
2
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
1
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
4
1
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
8
5
6
6
5
7
5
5
9
6
6
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
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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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