Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 7,526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period with S 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 (Sep 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 18ft (5.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about the surf at Rancho Santini for the next 16 days.
Straight up, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got a small, weak SSW swell rolling in, but it's getting hammered by a persistent NW cross-on wind. The waves are just messy and poor, so you're not missing a thing. That holds from September 1st right through the 3rd.
Then things start to get interesting. On Friday the 4th, the swell bumps up a little to 4 ft from the SW, and the wind swings more offshore, but it's still a marginal call. It's not the day to get excited about. The energy is building though, hitting a moderate 897 (combined energy of all swells directed here).
Now, Saturday the 5th of September is the standout. The morning is looking absolutely glassy with zero wind and a solid 5 ft of S swell. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°. The energy is strong (1277), and the period is a nice 14 seconds. This is going to be clean, fun, and lined up. This is the one you want to circle. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but with that size and clean conditions, it'll be a great day for anyone. The afternoon does get a bit cross-on and choppier, so get on it early.
Sunday the 6th throws a curveball. The swell jumps to a massive 10 ft from the SSW, and the energy is a serious 3908. The problem is, that's too big for this break. The wave comment says the wind and tide are favorable, but it's just too much juice. This is strictly for experts, if anyone even gets in. Monday the 7th is even bigger, 12 ft and 15 ft, with insane energy. It's a pass for everyone but the most experienced chargers.
After that big pulse, it drops back down. Tuesday the 8th has a 5 ft SSW swell with a short, weak period of 8 seconds. It's a marginal, messy day. From Wednesday the 9th right through to the end of the 16-day window on September 16th, it's a long stretch of small, weak, and mostly cross-on or onshore winds. The swell is tiny, between 2 ft and 3 ft, and the energy is low. Honestly, it's a long, quiet period. The forecast is constant, and it won't be worth paddling out.
So, the summary: Get your skates on for Saturday the 5th of September. That glassy morning is the only real gem in this whole run. The rest is either blown out, too big, or too small. We'll keep an eye on it, but for now, that's your lot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
114 | 113 | 90 | 235 | 261 | 338 | 273 | 334 | 600 | 640 | 669 | 573 | 743 | 1534 | 2278 | 3869 | 4462 | 5337 | 4093 | 5998 | 3951 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:53AM1.98m | 00:41AM1.35m | 12:34PM1.97m | 2:20AM1.18m | 1:33PM1.93m | 3:00PM1.91m | 7:11AM1.33m | 4:37PM1.96m | 7:34AM1.46m | 5:54PM2.07m | 8:01AM1.59m | 6:53PM2.18m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:48PM0.62m | 5:44AM0.90m | 8:08PM0.64m | 6:07AM1.05m | 9:56PM0.59m | 11:30PM0.45m | 9:49AM1.29m | 00:33AM0.30m | 11:42AM1.20m | 1:20AM0.17m | 12:48PM1.04m | 1:59AM0.10m | |||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | WNW 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 15 |
110 | 68 | 30 | 235 | 261 | 186 | 273 | 127 | 600 | 640 | 669 | 503 | 743 | 1534 | 2278 | 3869 | 4462 | 5337 | 3263 | — | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 10 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 18 |
114 | 113 | 63 | 167 | 165 | 34 | 56 | 334 | 22 | 47 | 352 | 573 | 477 | 370 | 11 | 39 | — | — | — | — | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | S 15 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | SW 11 | WNW 6 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
50 | 49 | 90 | 2 | 7 | 338 | 32 | 176 | 79 | 210 | 56 | 17 | 57 | 10 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 10 |
22 | 34 | 56 | 35 | 38 | 62 | 44 | 60 | 37 | — | 45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4093 | 5998 | 3951 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 9 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
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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.











