
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
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 cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a bit of a grind. We’ve got swell running, but the wind is just not playing ball. Most days are plagued by cross-onshore or onshore breezes, making the sea surface messy and the waves a bit of a battle. The water temp is sitting pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout session, and really the only time things start to click, is towards the end of the month. Let’s get into it.
Rancho Santini
The early part of the outlook is a real test of patience. From Saturday the 18th through to Wednesday the 29th, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, with moderate breezes. The swell is there, but it’s a mixed bag of weak to moderate wave energy (values between 400 and 1400), with the odd bit of energy pushing through. The combination of onshore wind and short-ish periods, often around 13-15 seconds, keeps the surf feeling lumpy and uninviting. It’s marginal at best, and on many days, it’s just poor. There’s a tiny flicker of potential on the 24th and 25th, with the swell size creeping up to 5 ft and a bit more energy (around 1350), but the onshore wind spoils it.
Then, we get to the real window. The best of the whole forecast lands on Tuesday the 28th of July. This is the one to circle. The swell hits 5ft from the SW, with a period of 17 seconds—that’s proper groundswell. The energy is strong (values around 1660), and the wind is a light cross-onshore breeze. While it’s not glassy, that light breeze is manageable and will keep the surface from getting too chopped up. The following day, Wednesday the 29th, is also decent. The wind swings to a light onshore, with the swell still a solid 5 ft from the SSW and a period of 16 seconds. The energy is still strong (around 1167). This is the pick of the fortnight.
After that, the swell drops off and the strength fades. By the end of the first week of August, it’s looking flat again. The session on the 28th and 29th is the one to chase. The energy is there, the period is long, and the wind is light enough to make it surfable. Don’t bring the beginners for those days, as that 5ft range is a bit too much for them.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
137 | 432 | 304 | 130 | 403 | 487 | 358 | 465 | 367 | 376 | 544 | 441 | 429 | 437 | 362 | 284 | 531 | 617 | 679 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:55PM1.96m | 1:19PM1.78m | 00:46AM1.69m | 2:03PM1.80m | 1:49AM1.43m | 2:50PM1.81m | 3:23AM1.24m | 3:42PM1.81m | 5:42AM1.18m | 4:38PM1.83m | 7:33AM1.25m | 5:33PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:41AM0.35m | 7:06PM0.92m | 7:16AM0.56m | 8:23PM0.92m | 7:51AM0.76m | 9:55PM0.87m | 8:27AM0.95m | 11:27PM0.76m | 9:17AM1.10m | 00:36AM0.63m | 10:34AM1.19m | 1:25AM0.50m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
51 | 432 | 304 | 130 | 344 | 389 | 358 | 465 | 229 | 376 | 544 | 441 | 429 | 437 | 362 | 284 | 531 | 617 | 679 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | S 13 | WSW 6 | SW 26 | W 6 |
137 | 98 | 121 | 70 | 403 | 487 | 357 | 227 | 367 | 100 | 79 | 62 | 55 | 15 | 20 | 170 | 17 | 171 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 8 | W 7 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 | WNW 15 | W 15 | WNW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | S 8 | SSE 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 6 | SW 18 |
41 | 33 | 26 | 127 | 124 | 116 | 74 | 155 | 69 | 136 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 11 | 51 | 130 | 50 | 8 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 21 | 13 | — | 21 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 29 | 43 | 57 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 223 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 9 |
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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.










