Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
22.2°C
1.7° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 2,831 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rancho Santini in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 5th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Rancho Santini.

Straight off the bat, Wednesday, September 2nd, ain’t looking good. We’ve got some groundswell trying to push through, a 1.0ft SSW swell at 13 seconds, with a moderate energy of 440, but it’s got a cross-onshore wind and it’s choppy. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 72°, but the surf is poor. Thursday, September 3rd, is more of the same – the swell drops a bit but the period gets to 18 seconds in the afternoon and the energy jumps to 718, but it’s still a messy cross-onshore chop. Not worth the paddle.

Friday, September 4th, we finally see a glimmer. The morning has a 1ft SW swell with a 17-second period and a strong 869 energy reading. The wind is onshore, and it’s a "marginal" call, but it’s the first real chance. The afternoon stays similar with a 1ft swell, but the wind picks up again.

Saturday, September 5th, is where it gets interesting. A 2ft S swell at 14 seconds rolls in with a very strong 1673 energy. The wind is light from the SSW at 3 mph, but it’s still cross-on. The morning is cloudy, and it’s still "marginal," but it’s the best we’ve seen. The swell bumps to 2ft in the afternoon, but the wind swings NW and gets a bit stronger.

Sunday, September 6th, is the standout. The morning brings a 3ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and a massive 1937 energy. The wind is light NW at 6 mph, but it’s cross-on. It’s still a "marginal" call, but for Rancho Santini, this is the biggest push of the whole forecast. The swell is pushing into the expert zone, and the long period makes it a proper groundswell. This is the one to circle. The afternoon is a touch smaller at 3ft, with a bit more wind.

Monday, September 7th, the swell holds at 3ft in the morning with a 13-second period and 2148 energy. We get a little light rain and a cross-shore wind. Still a powerful swell, but the wind is never truly clean.

After that, the surf fades. Tuesday, September 8th, still has a decent 2ft swell, but it drops to 2ft in the afternoon and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore. By Wednesday, September 9th, we’re down to 2ft and the quality is poor. From Thursday, September 10th onward, it’s a long, slow drop into tiny, weak surf. We’ve got days with 0.5ft to 0.6ft swells, weak energy, and either "unknown" or poor conditions. This is a real gap; from the 10th right through the 17th, it’s basically flat.

So, the best bet is the 6th of September. That Saturday morning with the 3ft SSW groundswell is the biggest and most powerful of the run. For a beginner, the 1ft swell on Friday morning is the safest. Stick to the mornings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
8:28AM1.71m
7:43PM2.23m
Low Tide
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
1:39PM0.86m
2:34AM0.09m
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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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