
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,086 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
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 table over the next couple of weeks. First thing you gotta know, it's gonna be a lean start. There's pretty much nothing doing until later in the run, so don't hold your breath for the first week.
We're looking at Rancho Santini, a beginner-friendly spot that's consistent and exposed to the west swell. The water temp is a toasty 72°, which is 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that's seriously warm, you'll be in boardshorts for sure.
Right out of the gate, Thursday the 23rd is a write-off with marginal surf and poor conditions. That theme pretty much sticks for the next several days – we've got a long gap with no real standouts. The swell is just too small and the conditions are iffy with cross-onshore winds and a lot of chop. The combined wave energy is weak in that first week (around 600 to 900 range) and the scores are all low.
Friday the 24th has a tiny 2ft swell but the period is a massive 24 seconds, which is very long period groundswell. That's a tricky combo; it means better-shaped waves but at a beach setup like this, it can break straight and make it hard to get a clean ride. The onshore wind from the west will keep it clean enough, but the size just isn't there to get excited.
We finally see a real change around Friday the 13th of August... wait, sorry, let me check the dates. It's Friday the 31st of July that things start to look a bit more interesting. That morning we've got a 5ft swell from the south with a 15-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1122. The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, so that's a major positive for clean waves. This is likely the best of the whole window – not huge, but with that period and glassy conditions it could offer some fun, lined-up sets. It's big enough to be a little much for absolute beginners at 5ft, but it's not crazy. The afternoon pushes to 6ft with 14-second period and still offshore, but the wind bumps up a notch – still clean, but a bit more push.
Saturday the 1st of August keeps the 6ft swell from the south early, dropping to 5ft in the afternoon. Period drops to 12 seconds, so it's a bit weaker, but the wind stays light offshore. The energy is still moderate (around 900-800). Not as good as Friday, but still the best of the week.
After that, it fades. Sunday the 2nd drops to under 3ft with cross-shore wind, and the rest of the run into the first week of August is all below 3ft with weak energy and choppy cross-onshore winds. The last few days – around the 5th to 7th – are truly poor, with tiny swell and moderate onshore winds making a mess of things. There's nothing worth paddling for in that final stretch.
So, the standout is Friday the 31st of July morning: clean, offshore wind, 5ft south swell with a 15-second period and solid energy (1122). That's your best bet. Saturday the 1st morning is next best. For the rest, you're pretty much waiting for the weekend and hoping forecasts improve.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
398 | 183 | 273 | 541 | 271 | 763 | 756 | 565 | 1070 | 825 | 702 | 891 | 1019 | 702 | 745 | 1073 | 1000 | 875 | 674 | 666 | 649 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:33PM1.87m | 8:24AM1.33m | 6:22PM1.93m | 8:54AM1.39m | 7:06PM2.01m | 9:19AM1.44m | 7:45PM2.09m | 9:43AM1.48m | 8:21PM2.16m | 10:07AM1.51m | 8:55PM2.19m | 10:32AM1.55m | 9:28PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM1.19m | 1:25AM0.50m | 11:51AM1.22m | 2:03AM0.40m | 12:48PM1.19m | 2:37AM0.31m | 1:31PM1.14m | 3:08AM0.24m | 2:08PM1.08m | 3:37AM0.19m | 2:43PM1.03m | 4:06AM0.18m | 3:18PM0.98m | 4:33AM0.20m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 7 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
160 | 124 | 131 | 155 | 115 | 763 | 756 | 63 | 1070 | 825 | 702 | 891 | 1019 | 702 | 745 | 1073 | 1000 | 875 | 674 | 666 | 649 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SW 20 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
398 | 169 | 273 | 339 | 233 | 86 | 61 | 565 | 67 | 96 | 110 | 63 | 87 | 85 | 62 | 60 | 79 | 92 | 92 | 90 | 62 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 13 | S 11 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 |
50 | 183 | 116 | 541 | 271 | 123 | 49 | 48 | 107 | 51 | 47 | 43 | 13 | 151 | 51 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 19 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 194 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 78 | 57 | 0 | 11 | 57 | 0 |
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Information about the Rancho Santini Surf forecast
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.










