Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
22.6°C
2.4° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 618 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 17th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
0
3
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
19
0.7
SW
19
0.6
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1
SW
17
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
447
232
272
330
369
369
231
442
437
442
437
516
493
542
618
504
480
480
480
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
WNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:40AM1.16m
12:55PM1.74m
2:17PM1.65m
8:27AM1.40m
4:14PM1.65m
7:50AM1.46m
5:30PM1.73m
7:54AM1.52m
6:20PM1.83m
8:04AM1.60m
7:01PM1.91m
Low Tide
8:07PM0.71m
9:57PM0.73m
11:31PM0.66m
10:00AM1.39m
00:24AM0.56m
11:50AM1.30m
00:59AM0.47m
12:35PM1.18m
1:27AM0.40m
1:10PM1.04m
1:52AM0.36m
clear
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6:31
6:33
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6:35
6:35
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6:52
6:51
6:50
6:47
6:46
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6:44
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Temp °C
22
20
22
22
20
23
24
21
24
24
21
23
23
20
21
22
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Feels °C
21
21
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22
22
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22
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18
21
21
20
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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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