Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
18.6° C
1.8° 

Rancho Santini surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rancho Santini surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, S swell with 933 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 24th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s look at what we’ve got for the next stretch. The first couple of days are a bit of a write-off, so you’ll be sitting on your hands until the energy starts to build.

We kick off Friday the 21st with some tiny waves. The swell is only about 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is weak (281), and with light offshore wind, it’s clean but there’s just no power. It’s pretty poor, to be honest. Saturday and Sunday aren’t any better – the swell drops further and the wind turns cross-onshore, making things choppy. You’re looking at a real flat spell through the weekend into Monday the 24th.

Things start to perk up a little from Tuesday the 25th. The morning shows the swell picking up to 3ft from the south, with a period of 14 seconds and a jump in energy (755). The wind stays offshore, so it’s clean, but the waves are still a bit small and a little inconsistent. Wednesday the 26th is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a solid 5ft from the south with a period of 13 seconds – the combined energy is very strong (1249). This is your standout. The wind is cross-shore, so it won’t be glassy, but this is the best of the swell. The wave height is over 5ft but under 8ft, so it’s solid for experienced surfers, while beginners might find it a bit much. The water sits at about 66°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3° below average, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit.

After that, the swell backs off a touch but stays rideable through the end of the month. Thursday the 27th has 4ft from the SSW, with light cross-shore winds keeping things reasonably clean. The energy is still strong (831). Friday the 28th holds at around 4ft, and with offshore winds in the afternoon, it’ll clean up nicely. The weekend of the 30th and 31st sees the swell drop back to the 3ft to 4ft range, with offshore winds holding, but the energy weakens.

Looking into the first week of September, there’s a bit of a gap. Monday the 1st and Tuesday the 2nd are poor again, with small, weak surf. Then, on Thursday the 3rd of September, we get a nice little pulse. The morning shows a 2ft SSW swell with a period of 15 seconds, light cross-offshore wind, and the report reads as good conditions. The energy is moderate (368). The waves are small, but with that wind and a long period (over 15 seconds is very long), it should be clean and lined up for a point or reef setup. This is a promising but less certain option being over a week out.

The main event, though, is Wednesday the 26th of August. That’s your best shot – solid 5ft southern swell, strong energy (1249), and light enough cross-shore wind to get some decent shape. It’s an exposed beach and reef setup, so keep an eye on the tide. If the cross-shore gets a bit messy, it might even suit a kite session more than a paddle. For a standard surf, that Wednesday morning is the pick.

This is a place that can be a bit quiet – there’s a real lack of consistency in the first week, but the forecasts shift. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Thursday
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13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
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16
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17
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14
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13
1.3
SSW
14
1.6
S
13
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SSW
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
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11
0.9
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
114
114
82
239
191
173
154
236
246
219
270
411
495
597
878
847
555
478
376
308
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
10
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15
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10
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10
NNW
15
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10
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5
SW
15
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10
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5
SSW
10
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10
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5
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:40AM1.32m
4:59PM1.76m
8:24AM1.39m
6:02PM1.84m
8:35AM1.45m
6:49PM1.94m
8:49AM1.50m
7:27PM2.04m
9:06AM1.56m
8:02PM2.11m
9:25AM1.63m
8:35PM2.14m
9:44AM1.70m
9:09PM2.12m
Low Tide
9:48AM1.31m
1:05AM0.53m
11:51AM1.28m
1:41AM0.42m
12:45PM1.20m
2:10AM0.33m
1:23PM1.10m
2:37AM0.26m
1:57PM1.00m
3:02AM0.23m
2:31PM0.90m
3:26AM0.23m
3:05PM0.80m
3:50AM0.27m
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Feels °C
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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.

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