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Lat Long: 21.50° N 158.23° W

Ranches Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ranches sea temperature is
26.8°C
0.2° 

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


Ranches surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 19s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with 3,434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with NNE 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 (Oct 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) 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 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 29th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 1st Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 19s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 2nd Nov)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Wednesday
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10
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10
1.1
NNE
9
1
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9
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9
0.6
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22
1.7
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19
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17
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16
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15
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14
2.5
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14
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13
1.7
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13
1.4
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12
1.2
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12
1.8
NE
8
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NNW
17
1.8
NW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
247
234
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217
168
119
375
2162
2293
2173
1907
3434
2733
2199
1011
618
387
413
573
1693
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
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ENE
15
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15
ENE
20
NE
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5
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High Tide
6:37PM0.15m
7:58AM0.69m
8:18PM0.13m
9:04AM0.66m
10:25PM0.16m
10:09AM0.62m
11:55PM0.23m
11:10AM0.58m
00:52AM0.32m
12:04PM0.52m
1:36AM0.41m
12:51PM0.47m
2:14AM0.49m
Low Tide
2:55PM0.12m
11:43PM0.04m
4:17PM0.10m
00:39AM0.09m
5:18PM0.08m
2:04AM0.15m
6:02PM0.06m
3:55AM0.19m
6:35PM0.04m
5:37AM0.21m
7:04PM0.02m
6:59AM0.20m
7:29PM0.01m
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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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