Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
21.6°C
1.1° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the surf for the next couple of weeks. First up, we're looking at Rancho Santini, a spot that's known for being consistent and exposed to the west. The water temperature feels about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The whole forecast period is a bit of a tough one. Right from the get-go, on Wednesday the 9th of September, we start with marginal surf and questionable tides, with tiny 2ft swell from the SW and a cross-onshore breeze. That pattern doesn't let up. The swell stays small, mostly around 2ft to 4ft, and the wind is almost always from the onshore or cross-onshore direction, which kills the wave quality. We get a bit of a bump in combined swell energy on the 10th and 11th, reading 542 and 543 (moderate energy), but the wave comment is still "marginal surf forecast" or worse, "poor surf conditions."

The real standout, if you can even call it that, is the morning of Thursday the 10th of September. The swell is 3ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, giving that groundswell energy. The combined energy reads 542, which is the highest we see for a decent looking morning. But, it's a cross-on breeze which will put a bit of texture on the face. It's a beginner-friendly break, and it’s consistent, but with crowds listed as "sometimes," you might have to share it. For this day, the 3ft swell is fine for learning. The 4ft swell we get on the 13th and 14th is pushing the limit for beginners, and anything over that we just don't see.

After that, things go really flat. From the afternoon of the 12th of September all the way through the 24th, it's almost all "poor surf conditions." We get a few scattered marginal days, like the 19th and 20th of September, but the wind is always on or cross-on. The 21st of September shows a 3ft SW swell with 17 seconds, but with onshore wind in the morning and cross-on in the afternoon, it's just not worth paddling out for.

There is one period near the end that catches the eye. The afternoon of Sunday the 20th of September has a 3ft SW swell with an 18-second period and combined energy of 558 (moderate). It's clean with an onshore wind and the wave comment is a 2, the best score we see in the whole run. On a beginner-friendly, consistent break like Rancho Santini, that's the best bet for a few grovelly rides, but keep your expectations low.

Honestly, the overall picture is grim. There's a massive gap of over a week with no real recommendation. If you're desperate, the 10th of September morning is your only real shout for something that might have a bit of shape, but don't expect much. This is just one of those blank spells for the area.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
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(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
163
326
403
504
480
468
380
410
355
248
200
155
192
212
197
227
192
188
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SW
10
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
W
10
W
10
W
5
WNW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
High Tide
8:56AM1.83m
8:29PM2.22m
9:23AM1.92m
9:12PM2.14m
9:51AM2.00m
9:53PM2.01m
10:18AM2.04m
10:35PM1.83m
10:45AM2.04m
11:17PM1.64m
11:12AM2.00m
00:03AM1.44m
Low Tide
2:34AM0.09m
2:25PM0.70m
3:06AM0.15m
3:08PM0.58m
3:36AM0.26m
3:50PM0.49m
4:04AM0.41m
4:32PM0.46m
4:29AM0.58m
5:15PM0.48m
4:52AM0.75m
6:00PM0.54m
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:01
7:00
6:59
6:58
6:55
6:54
 mm
1
Temp °C
31
29
29
25
27
27
23
24
25
22
23
24
20
22
23
20
22
22
19
Feels °C
32
31
32
27
28
28
25
24
25
24
23
24
21
22
22
21
22
21
20
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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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