Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a look at the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. There’s a big gap of disappointing surf right off the bat, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. We're looking at a solid week with next to nothing worth getting wet for.
Rancho Santini is the only break on the cards, and for the first several days, it’s a total write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July right through until at least Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s just poor conditions. You’ll see some small swell around 2ft to 5ft, mostly from the SSW or SW, but the combined swell energy barely gets above moderate, sitting around 532 (moderate energy) and mostly dropping below 300 (weak energy) by the weekend. The wind isn’t helping at all – mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is gutting for what could be a clean beginner-friendly wave. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 71°, so it’s comfortable, but the reality is there’s just no quality surf.
There is a very slight glimmer on the morning of Friday the 7th of August. We see a bit of a spike – a 2ft swell from the SSW, but check this out, the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, which packs a punch even at that height. The energy climbs to 508 (moderate), and the wind is light and offshore from the W. For a spot that’s consistent and exposed to that W direction, it could finally get clean. But honestly, with the height being that small and the period that long, it might not actually wrap in with any power at beach breaks. You’d want to be at the point or reef end of the break if it has one.
Beyond that, the outlook is bleak. From the 8th of August through to the 14th, it’s back to sub-3ft swell, periods all over the shop but mostly weak energy (under 500), and onshore breezes return. This is a classic "don’t hold your breath" forecast.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that I’d recommend as a standout. If you’re desperate, worth a peek on the morning of the 7th of August for that rare long-period pulse, but keep your expectations on the floor.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 544 | 862 | 724 | 299 | 342 | 198 | 181 | 104 | 114 | 113 | 92 | 108 | 129 | 129 | 108 | 112 | 107 | 132 | 128 | 97 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:57AM1.59m | 10:00PM2.13m | 11:22AM1.63m | 10:33PM2.02m | 11:48AM1.68m | 11:08PM1.87m | 12:15PM1.74m | 11:47PM1.68m | 12:47PM1.79m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:26PM1.84m | 1:51AM1.27m | 2:17PM1.88m | 4:07AM1.15m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:54PM0.94m | 4:58AM0.25m | 4:32PM0.92m | 5:22AM0.34m | 5:14PM0.90m | 5:46AM0.46m | 6:02PM0.89m | 6:10AM0.60m | 7:03PM0.87m | 6:35AM0.75m | 8:22PM0.83m | 7:04AM0.90m | 10:04PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 544 | 862 | 724 | 299 | 342 | 198 | 181 | 85 | 67 | 85 | 92 | 108 | 129 | 129 | 108 | 78 | 59 | 132 | 128 | 97 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | W 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 306 | — | 41 | 195 | 92 | 92 | 65 | 104 | 55 | 113 | 85 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 112 | 107 | 57 | 39 | 33 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | — | — | W 9 | W 21 | WNW 8 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | 34 | — | — | 38 | 9 | 50 | 60 | 90 | 114 | 73 | 72 | 40 | 67 | 127 | 90 | 62 | 64 | 7 | 37 | 37 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 49 | — | — | 65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 57 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 282 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 223 | 9 | 0 | 223 | 337 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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