Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rancho Santini this week:
The surf forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rancho Santini in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Rancho Santini over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a pretty grim start. The beginning of the period is looking real flat and messy. The first few days are full of poor conditions with onshore or cross-onshore wind messing up a small southwest swell. Things only get going properly from around Monday the 14th of September, but even then the surf is a marginal call. The real crux is that this is the only break on the menu, and it’s a consistent beginner-friendly spot, so we’re stuck with it.
The standout period, for what it’s worth, shows up from late in the first week into the second. The best action looks like it’ll be on Monday morning, September 21st and into Monday afternoon, September 22nd. We’re looking at a 3ft southwest swell with a very long 17 and 16 second period. The wave energy is moderate to strong (722 to 744). The wind will be light and cross-on, but with that kind of period, the shape should hold together well. The water temperature at 72°F is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Keep in mind, this is a consistent break, and the southwest swell direction is right on the money for optimum here.
Don't expect much else. The first week is mostly a write-off, and after the 22nd, the swell backs off into the marginal zone again with cross-onshore breezes. There are no other standout windows. The sets will be widely spaced with that long period, so don't expect a conveyor belt.
Stay patient. It’s a lean run, but Monday the 21st and 22nd of September are your days to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 380 | 410 | 355 | 248 | 200 | 155 | 113 | 140 | 238 | 337 | 276 | 188 | 161 | 155 | 155 | 245 | 264 | 326 | 229 | 217 | 268 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:51AM2.00m | 9:53PM2.01m | 10:18AM2.04m | 10:35PM1.83m | 10:45AM2.04m | 11:17PM1.64m | 11:12AM2.00m | 00:03AM1.44m | 11:40AM1.93m | 1:04AM1.27m | 12:11PM1.84m | 3:40AM1.16m | 12:55PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:50PM0.49m | 4:04AM0.41m | 4:32PM0.46m | 4:29AM0.58m | 5:15PM0.48m | 4:52AM0.75m | 6:00PM0.54m | 5:10AM0.92m | 6:53PM0.63m | 5:20AM1.06m | 8:07PM0.71m | 9:57PM0.73m | |||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 380 | 410 | 355 | 248 | 200 | 48 | 108 | 140 | 238 | 337 | 276 | 121 | 132 | 106 | 79 | 245 | 264 | 326 | 229 | 217 | 268 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 29 | 39 | 27 | 36 | 26 | 155 | 113 | 87 | 85 | 150 | 192 | 188 | 161 | 155 | 155 | 46 | 42 | 100 | 69 | 71 | 81 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 18 | S 9 | WSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 12 | W 7 | S 10 | S 9 | W 5 |
| kJ | 20 | 19 | 16 | 29 | 49 | 13 | 28 | 96 | 127 | 83 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 149 | 126 | 178 | 67 | 26 | 46 | 42 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 13 | 36 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 11 | 0 | 77 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 77 | 9 | 0 | 194 | 57 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 2 |
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