Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
20.0°C
0.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 885 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. 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)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 29th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’re looking at a stretch of days where the surf is pretty marginal and the conditions are fighting against us. For the first few days, from Sunday the 23rd through to the middle of the week, the swell is small, around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is either cross-onshore or straight onshore, making for a choppy, bumpy surface. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting in the 300-400 range, and it’s just not doing much. You’d be fighting a losing battle out there.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting towards the end of the week. On Wednesday the 26th, we see the swell start to pick up a bit, with 4ft to 5ft coming from the south, and the wind goes light cross-shore. That’s a step in the right direction, but the energy is still moderate (787-849) and the surf is still only rated as marginal. It’s a session for the keen, not for the glory.

The real standout, the one that’s got my attention, is shaping up for the following weekend. The morning of Saturday the 5th of September looks like the pick of the forecast. We’ve got a solid 4ft south-southwest swell running with a long period of 16 seconds, which is proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 1468, and the wind is light cross-onshore from the west-southwest, keeping it reasonably clean. This is the kind of day you’d circle on the calendar. Rancho Santini is a consistent spot, so you’ll get waves, but be aware that it can get crowded sometimes, so get down early.

The Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th of September see the swell building even further, hitting 7ft from the south-southwest. That’s getting into the territory where it’s more for the experienced crew. The energy is very strong (over 1600) and the winds are onshore, which will make it bumpy. For a beginner, those 7ft days are going to be a handful, but for the experts, there’ll be some power to play with, albeit with a bit of chop on top.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off for quality waves. The weekend of the 5th is your best bet, with Saturday morning being the standout session. The following Monday and Tuesday hold some size, but it’s for the experts only.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
10:05AM1.78m
9:43PM2.04m
10:28AM1.85m
10:19PM1.92m
Low Tide
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
3:41PM0.72m
4:13AM0.35m
4:19PM0.66m
4:35AM0.46m
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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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