Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
20.5°C
0.1° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SSW swell with 980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 7th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag ahead for Rancho Santini. The first week is a write-off, but there’s some light at the end of the tunnel if you’re willing to wait.

The biggest problem right from the get-go is the wind. Monday morning (7th September) starts with a solid groundswell, 6ft of SSW swell with a 12-second period, and plenty of energy (1037), but that cross-onshore NW wind at 9 mph is messing it up, making it feel choppy and marginal. The water temp is 69°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. That afternoon and all of Tuesday just get worse as the wind picks up, and the chop gets uglier. Honestly, the first few days are a write-off; you’d be better off doing something else.

By Wednesday the 9th, the swell drops to under 3ft, and while the period stretches to 16 seconds, the wind is still ruining it. Thursday the 10th is the first real chance we see. The wind swings light and onshore from the WSW, and that swell holds at 3ft–4ft from the SW, with a long 16-second period. The energy is moderate (565-590). It’s not perfect, but it’s the first time it’s not completely blown out. The wind on Thursday morning is actually ‘on’, so it could be glassy. That’s the best of a bad bunch early on.

From Friday the 11th through to the 16th, the whole scene goes quiet. We’re looking at marginal wave heights around 2ft to 4ft, with periods all over the shop. The wind is light, which is good, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. There’s a gap of nearly a week where the surf is just not worth paddling out for.

Now, check this out. Monday the 21st of September and Tuesday the 22nd start to show some promise. The combined energy pushes up to 668–678, which is solid, and the swell is a consistent 3ft from the SW with a 17-to-18-second period. That’s a proper, long-period groundswell that’ll wrap in nicely. The winds are a bit of a problem, still cross-onshore and sometimes onshore, keeping it from being perfect. For a spot that’s consistent and exposed to the west, this is the best on offer. It’s not a standout glassy day, but it’s the only one in the whole run that has real size and energy.

The real standout for quality, if you can wait, is Thursday the 17th of September. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSW, a 15-second period, and the wind is light and onshore from the W. The energy is a healthy 608. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and for a beginner-friendly, consistent break like Rancho Santini, that’s a rare treat in this forecast. The crowd can be ‘sometimes’, so you might see a few locals out, but it’s not a zoo.

So, in a nutshell: the first week is a total loss. The second week has a few windows of light wind and moderate energy, with Thursday 17th and Monday 21st being the only real chances for a decent wave. It’s not a classic run, but it’s not a total blank either. Keep your eyes on the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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SSW
12
1.7
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
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SSW
10
0.6
SW
16
0.7
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14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.1
WNW
8
0.5
SW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
964
949
495
232
190
167
260
326
403
504
553
468
380
410
301
248
200
155
144
163
177
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
NW
10
N
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
5
NW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
S
10
SSW
5
S
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:01AM1.59m
6:53PM2.18m
8:28AM1.71m
7:43PM2.23m
8:56AM1.83m
8:29PM2.22m
9:23AM1.92m
9:12PM2.14m
9:51AM2.00m
9:53PM2.01m
10:18AM2.04m
10:35PM1.83m
10:45AM2.04m
11:17PM1.64m
Low Tide
12:48PM1.04m
1:59AM0.10m
1:39PM0.86m
2:34AM0.09m
2:25PM0.70m
3:06AM0.15m
3:08PM0.58m
3:36AM0.26m
3:50PM0.49m
4:04AM0.41m
4:32PM0.46m
4:29AM0.58m
5:15PM0.48m
4:52AM0.75m
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7:04
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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25
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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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