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Rancho San Carlos surfForecast / Baja Sur / Mexico
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 19 Oct 2025 MST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rancho San Carlos this week:
The surf forecast for Rancho San Carlos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rancho San Carlos in the next 12 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 21) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (MST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 19th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sun 19th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 21st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho San Carlos over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 337 | 264 | 173 | 186 | 367 | 226 | 217 | 206 | 186 | 173 | 214 | 134 | 87 | 186 | 97 | 71 | 44 | 211 | 155 | 157 | 209 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | off | off | glass | off | off | glass | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | off | glass | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:41PM 1.49 | 7:33AM 1.66 | 8:11PM 1.47 | 7:50AM 1.70 | 8:39PM 1.42 | 8:07AM 1.72 | 9:07PM 1.35 | 8:25AM 1.71 | 9:35PM 1.26 | 8:43AM 1.68 | 10:03PM 1.15 | 9:01AM 1.63 | 10:35PM 1.03 | 9:19AM 1.56 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:30AM 0.49 | 2:00PM 0.24 | 1:48AM 0.55 | 2:25PM 0.18 | 2:04AM 0.61 | 2:50PM 0.17 | 2:20AM 0.67 | 3:16PM 0.19 | 2:34AM 0.72 | 3:44PM 0.25 | 2:45AM 0.77 | 4:15PM 0.34 | 2:50AM 0.82 | ||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Baja Sur
Continuing clean conditions at Rancho San Carlos (calm at Lienzo Charro wx 12 km from Rancho San Carlos). 0.6m 14s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.5m 10s swell from the S. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 29 min ago
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Information about the Rancho San Carlos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rancho San Carlos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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