Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
21.0°C
0.5° 

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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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+) 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 10th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next couple of weeks at Rancho Santini are a bit of a tough watch. The swell sticks around, but the wind and conditions are fighting it every step of the way. There’s no standout, ripping session in the mix, but there are a few windows where it might just be worth a paddle.

The first real chance to get wet is the morning of Wednesday the 9th. It’s small, with waves around 2ft from the SW, but the wind is glassy offshore out of the west. That clean, smooth surface is the main draw here. The swell period is a very long 16 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell – that means good shape and energy, but at a beach break like this, it might wall up a bit and break a little too straight. The combined energy is moderate (341). The water is sitting at a pretty normal 70° for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The afternoon of Wednesday the 9th is similar, with a slightly bigger 3ft SW swell and the same clean offshore wind. The period is still that long 16 seconds, and the energy picks up a bit (441). It’s still marginal, but if you’re after a clean, small-wave session, this is your best bet.

Thursday the 10th sees the swell nudge up to 3ft in the morning and 4ft in the afternoon, still from the SW with that long 16-second period. The energy gets up to 538 and then 612. But the wind turns cross-onshore, putting a bit of chop on the face. The afternoon is probably the better of the two, but it’s not glassy.

Friday the 11th holds onto 3ft SW swell (15-second period), with a clean cross-shore wind in the morning. It’s still marginal, but that cross-shore breeze is about as good as it gets for the rest of the week.

After that, it’s a long, frustrating run. From Saturday the 12th right through to the end of the forecast on the 23rd, the conditions are mostly poor. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, often at 9 to 12 mph, which chops everything up. The swell drops a bit, then gets a little bumpy, but the wind never really lets up. There’s a small window on Monday the 14th with some 5ft WNW swell and a 9-second period, but again, cross-onshore wind ruins it. The energy is moderate (520), but it’s not worth it for the quality.

The very end of the run, around the 21st of September, has some 3ft SW swell with a decent 17-second period, and the energy readings are actually the highest of the whole period (660). But the wind is a solid 9-12 mph cross-onshore, making it look more like a kite-surfing day than a paddling one.

So, to be honest, keep your expectations low. The best of a bad bunch is the Wednesday morning (9th) and afternoon (9th) for that clean offshore wind. After that, it’s a waiting game. The surf is there, but the wind is the enemy. Fingers crossed the models change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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194
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326
403
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235
287
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
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
11:12AM2.00m
00:03AM1.44m
Low Tide
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
6:00PM0.54m
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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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