
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 745 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright everyone, Rusty checking in. It’s a tough forecast to call good news on. There’s a big, long gap at the start here – no surf worth mentioning for days. The only spot in the picture is Rancho Santini, so that’s where we’re looking.
For the first eight days, save your energy. We’re seeing tiny waves – 1 to 3 feet – with decent period (13 to 18 seconds), but the wind just churns it up into poor conditions. Day after day of poor or marginal calls. Not worth a session.
Finally, around Friday August 14th, the ocean wakes up. The combined energy hits 555 (moderate) on the morning and then 685 (strong) by the afternoon. The swell is from the SW at about 2 feet, with a super long 18-second period. That’s classic groundswell, but it’ll break straight on a beach, so look for a point or reef for better shape. The wind is light but still onshore, so it’ll be bumpy. Just a marginal day.
Your best bet in this whole 16-day window is Saturday the 15th of August. The swell touches 3 feet to 4 feet from the SW, with a 16-second period. The combined energy is strong – 669-688. Wind from the WNW to NW at 9 to 12 mph, cross-onshore, so it’s not glassy. But it’s the biggest, most powerful pulse we get. The water temp is 72°, a touch warmer than usual for August, which makes the wait a little more bearable.
With that constant cross-onshore push and the swell size, I’d say this stretch is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the next week and a half. The paddle conditions are just too chopped up for the wave quality we want.
After that, the swell fades fast. The rest of the outlook up to August 23rd is a dribble of 2 to 3 foot waves, with the same moody offshore or cross-onshore breeze. No clean, calm morning to be found.
Tough run. But forecasts change – don’t lose hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
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326 | 397 | 272 | 272 | 261 | 158 | 137 | 236 | 114 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 | 245 | 295 | 273 | 263 | 323 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:54PM2.16m | 8:22AM1.45m | 6:55PM2.29m | 8:56AM1.56m | 7:48PM2.39m | 9:30AM1.65m | 8:37PM2.42m | 10:03AM1.74m | 9:22PM2.37m | 10:35AM1.82m | 10:06PM2.24m | 11:08AM1.87m | 10:50PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:36AM0.15m | 12:32PM1.11m | 2:21AM0.01m | 1:32PM1.00m | 3:02AM-0.06m | 2:25PM0.88m | 3:39AM-0.06m | 3:13PM0.78m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:01PM0.71m | 4:48AM0.15m | 4:49PM0.68m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
326 | 397 | 272 | 272 | 261 | 158 | 137 | 151 | 92 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 | 245 | 295 | 273 | 255 | 251 | 745 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 8 |
96 | 11 | 50 | 30 | 8 | 101 | 134 | 236 | 75 | 85 | 43 | 64 | 61 | 63 | 53 | 57 | 149 | 263 | 323 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | W 12 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | WNW 9 | SSW 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
12 | 69 | 13 | 72 | 24 | 12 | 80 | 23 | 114 | 74 | 61 | 61 | 39 | 16 | 32 | 23 | 39 | 37 | 38 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | W 12 | WNW 8 |
13 | 20 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 38 | — | — | 18 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 73 | 44 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 2 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
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The above surf forecast table for Rancho Santini provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rancho Santini can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rancho Santini 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 Santini) 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 Santini 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 Santini is 16 km (10 miles) from the very large city of Rosarito. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosarito. Rosarito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.











