Rancho Santini surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 19 May 2026 PDT
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Rancho Santini surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. 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+) 2AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 21st May)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
1
3
0
2
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
93
119
157
143
236
136
174
128
432
150
233
299
299
299
255
175
314
498
655
403
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
10
W
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
NW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
10
NNW
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:54PM1.45m
11:25PM2.26m
2:09PM1.46m
00:25AM2.08m
3:24PM1.52m
1:36AM1.88m
4:27PM1.62m
3:01AM1.70m
5:15PM1.74m
4:29AM1.57m
5:53PM1.85m
5:48AM1.51m
6:25PM1.94m
Low Tide
4:59PM1.13m
7:06AM0.11m
6:08PM1.21m
8:09AM0.23m
7:43PM1.25m
9:12AM0.35m
9:34PM1.19m
10:10AM0.46m
11:07PM1.04m
11:01AM0.57m
00:15AM0.85m
11:45AM0.68m
1:06AM0.67m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:40
7:40
7:42
7:43
7:43
7:44
7:45
Temp °C
20
21
18
22
21
19
21
21
18
20
20
17
20
20
18
21
22
18
20
20
16
19
19
17
20
19
19
20
20
18
18
18
16
18
18
16
18
19
16
17
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
SW
18
0.5
S
12
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SW
17
0.9
SSW
15
Energy kJ
161
91
119
80
83
176
136
174
109
432
77
233
299
299
299
255
167
314
498
655
403
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.5
WNW
10
0.3
S
11
0.5
SW
19
0.6
WNW
5
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
10
0.6
W
5
Energy kJ
90
89
89
157
143
236
103
130
126
93
150
66
44
44
56
20
175
19
16
7
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.6
SW
15
0.5
W
6
0.6
S
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.3
S
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
95
93
90
75
75
137
15
132
128
125
66
47
18
18
21
10
20
19
10
9
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
4
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
4
0.4
WNW
4
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
5
Energy kJ
9
147
93
60
78
9
6
20
42
20
26
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
57
57
0
9
57
0
57
9
0
9
9
0
57
57
9
57
57
2
57
57
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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