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Rancho San Carlos surfForecast / Baja Sur / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 MSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rancho San Carlos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rancho San Carlos sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rancho San Carlos this week:
The surf forecast for Rancho San Carlos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rancho San Carlos in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho San Carlos over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SW 15 | |
405 | 293 | 232 | 215 | 156 | 104 | 103 | 104 | 90 | 61 | 63 | 61 | 132 | 127 | 69 | 109 | 67 | 32 | 60 | 65 | 57 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 1:19AM1.24m | 6:13PM1.25m | 4:12AM1.22m | 6:15PM1.34m | 5:30AM1.30m | 6:28PM1.44m | 6:21AM1.36m | 6:43PM1.53m | 7:01AM1.40m | 7:00PM1.61m | 7:36AM1.42m | 7:17PM1.67m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 8:42AM0.48m | 10:27AM0.47m | 11:25PM1.00m | 11:22AM0.45m | 00:03AM0.80m | 11:59AM0.45m | 00:34AM0.61m | 12:28PM0.48m | 1:03AM0.45m | 12:52PM0.52m | 1:29AM0.32m | 1:14PM0.57m | 1:55AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — |
 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | WNW 5 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 6 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | S 15 | WNW 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | S 14 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 405 | 293 | 232 | 215 | 156 | 104 | 30 | 104 | 90 | 45 | 63 | 61 | 41 | 48 | 69 | 43 | 81 | 18 | 25 | 65 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 11 | S 14 | S 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | S 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 11 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 39 | 38 | 13 | 41 | 11 | 37 | 103 | 35 | 50 | 61 | 80 | 71 | 132 | 127 | 37 | 109 | 33 | 32 | 60 | 30 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | SSE 8 | WNW 11 | W 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 17 | SW 18 | WNW 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 14 | S 10 | S 15 | NW 7 | S 10 | SW 16 | S 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 41 | 38 | 28 | 53 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 59 | 37 | 48 | 35 | 67 | 11 | 31 | 39 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 42 | 84 | 28 | 57 | 127 | 42 | 53 | — | — | 59 | — | 41 | 72 | 55 | 28 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rancho San Carlos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rancho San Carlos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rancho San Carlos 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 (Rancho San Carlos) 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 Rancho San Carlos 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.
Rancho San Carlos is 11 km (7 miles) from Cabo San Lucas. If you plan a holiday in Baja Sur, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo San Lucas. Cabo San Lucas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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