Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
22.4° C
2.7° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, S swell with 1,317 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s 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 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 26th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot to focus on: Rancho Santini.

First up, the overall picture. We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but there’s a consistent, albeit small, window of waves coming through. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing freaky there.

The first real chance to get wet will be Friday morning, July 24th. It’s not going to be anything to write home about – just a small 2ft swell from the SW, with a really long 24-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, but the energy is only moderate (1027). The wind is light and offshore, so it’ll be glassy. The tide might be a bit of a pain, but it’s a wave. The afternoon drops off to 2ft, so the morning is your window.

Saturday, July 25th, looks similar. The morning has a touch more size at 3ft from the SW, with a 21-second period. The combined energy jumps up a bit (866), but it’s still a marginal call with the offshore wind keeping it clean. The afternoon goes cross-on with a light breeze, so it’s a little less appealing.

Sunday, July 26th, sees the swell bump up to 4ft from the SW, but it’s raining and the wind is cross-on. The period is still long at 19 seconds. It’s a bit of a messy one, but if you’re desperate, there’s a wave.

Monday, July 27th, through Tuesday, July 28th, is where things get a little more interesting. The swell holds around 4ft to 5ft from the SW, with the period dropping to 17-18 seconds. The combined energy is solid (1157 to 1221), and while the wind is mostly cross-on, Tuesday afternoon turns offshore again. This is the best stretch of the whole forecast. The waves are still small enough for a beginner, but the energy is there for a fun little wave.

Wednesday, July 29th, the wind goes cross-shore, which adds a bit of chop, and the swell drops a touch. It’s not the best day.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Thursday, July 30th, still has some 4ft to 5ft S swell, but the quality is marginal. Friday, July 31st, we see a bigger pulse of 6ft to 7ft from the S, with a 14-second period. The wind is offshore, which is a huge plus. The combined energy is strong (1341 to 1536). This is a standout for the more experienced surfers, as it’s getting too big for a beginner. The S swell direction isn’t perfect for the spot, but with clean offshore wind, it’s going to be the best looking day of the bunch.

Saturday, August 1st, drops a bit to 6ft to 6ft from the SSW, still with offshore wind. It’s good, but not as good as Friday.

After that, the swell starts to fade. Sunday, August 2nd, is back to 3ft to 4ft, and then from Monday, August 3rd, right through to the end of the forecast on August 8th, it’s mostly poor. The waves drop to tiny 1ft to 3ft, and the combined energy is weak (115 to 303). It’s a long stretch of flat or near-flat conditions. If you’re a local, you know these blank runs happen, and forecasts can change.

So, the standout window is the morning of Friday, July 31st. That 7ft S swell with offshore wind is the pick of the 16 days. The next best is the Tuesday afternoon, July 28th, with the 5ft SW swell and offshore wind for a cleaner, smaller session.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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SSW
13
0.7
SW
24
0.5
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24
0.9
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21
0.9
SW
21
0.8
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1.1
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1.2
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18
1.3
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1.2
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1.1
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1.4
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17
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1.3
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16
1.3
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16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
541
271
763
756
565
1070
825
702
891
1019
783
745
1073
1000
875
778
768
565
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WSW
10
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5
W
10
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10
WSW
5
SW
10
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10
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5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
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15
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:24AM1.33m
6:22PM1.93m
8:54AM1.39m
7:06PM2.01m
9:19AM1.44m
7:45PM2.09m
9:43AM1.48m
8:21PM2.16m
10:07AM1.51m
8:55PM2.19m
10:32AM1.55m
9:28PM2.18m
Low Tide
1:25AM0.50m
11:51AM1.22m
2:03AM0.40m
12:48PM1.19m
2:37AM0.31m
1:31PM1.14m
3:08AM0.24m
2:08PM1.08m
3:37AM0.19m
2:43PM1.03m
4:06AM0.18m
3:18PM0.98m
4:33AM0.20m
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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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