Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
18.7° C
1.6° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 24th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 19th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for Rancho Santini is a tough one. Most of the next 16 days are a write-off for decent waves. The combined swell energy is moderate at best, but the wind and quality just aren't playing ball. There are no standout days where everything lines up perfectly. If you’re desperate for a paddle, there’s a sniff of something towards the very end, but you’ll need to be patient.

The first real chance of anything that isn't completely hopeless comes right at the start. Wednesday morning the 19th of August gives us a 3 ft SW swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (448). The wind is offshore from the W at 9 mph, which is a major positive for clean conditions. But the wave comment says "poor surf conditions" – that long-period groundswell might be breaking a bit too straight for the beach break setup here, and the size is small. It’s a session for a longboard or a fish, not a shortboard. Water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, it gets grim. Thursday the 20th through to Monday the 1st of September is almost entirely "poor surf conditions" or "marginal" with scores of 0 or 1 out of 10. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore for days on end, with the swell staying under 3 ft and the period dropping. You’ll see some gentle breezes and light cross-onshore ripples, but it’s not worth suiting up. There’s a 4-day stretch from Saturday the 29th of August to Monday the 31st where the swell bumps up to 3 – 4 ft SW, with combined energy values in the 600-700 range (moderate to strong), but the wind is cross-onshore from the WNW at 9-12 mph, making for choppy conditions. For a beginner spot, it’s just messy.

The only tiny glimmer is Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning shows a 5 ft WNW swell, but the period is a short, weak 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (511). The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, so the surface will be clean. That short period means the waves will be crumbly and lacking punch – not very surfable for a point break or reef, and at a beach break, it’ll be a close-out. It’s too small for experts and too weak for anyone else.

Honestly, this is a blank run. The spot is consistent, but the conditions just aren’t delivering. Forecasts can change, but as it sits, you’re better off doing something else. There’s nothing here that rises above a very marginal, frustrating experience.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
15
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
275
353
310
214
264
264
189
154
114
114
112
186
246
173
154
236
246
219
270
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
W
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
SW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
Wind State
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on
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glassy
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cross-on
glassy
cross-on
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High Tide
3:04AM1.16m
2:19PM1.76m
3:35PM1.72m
8:40AM1.32m
4:59PM1.76m
8:24AM1.39m
6:02PM1.84m
8:35AM1.45m
6:49PM1.94m
8:49AM1.50m
7:27PM2.04m
Low Tide
9:02PM0.80m
6:40AM1.08m
10:51PM0.75m
00:15AM0.65m
9:48AM1.31m
1:05AM0.53m
11:51AM1.28m
1:41AM0.42m
12:45PM1.20m
2:10AM0.33m
1:23PM1.10m
2:37AM0.26m
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Temp °C
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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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