Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
21.6° C
1.3° 

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 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Aug 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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+) 8PM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 13th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty.

Look, I’ve got to be straight with you. The outlook for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days is a tough one. There’s wave energy around, but the conditions are fighting it every step of the way. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf quality, with only a few fleeting moments that might be worth a paddle.

We start off on Thursday, August 13th, with some swell. There’s a groundswell from the SW running 3 ft with a very long 16-second period. The energy is moderate, reading 381. But the wind is onshore from the WSW at 6 mph, and the forecast is calling it “marginal surf” at best. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so it’s not going to be heavy, but the onshore wind will make it bumpy.

Friday morning, August 14th, is a bit of a tease. The swell drops to 2 ft but the period stretches to 18 seconds. Combined energy is still decent at 572. The wind is light and onshore from the W at 6 mph, which is still not clean. It’s another “marginal” call. That’s as good as it gets for the first week, and it’s not saying much.

From Friday afternoon all the way through to Tuesday, August 25th, it’s a brutal stretch. You’ve got a mix of SW groundswell, from 2 ft to 4 ft, with periods mostly between 14 and 18 seconds. The energy levels bounce around the 200s to 600s. But the wind is a killer. Day after day it’s cross-onshore or stronger onshore winds, mostly from the NW or WNW, blowing 9 to 12 mph. The forecasts just say “poor surf conditions” over and over with zero scores. The water temperature here is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but the wind is the surprise you don’t want.

There’s a tiny glimmer on Wednesday morning, August 19th. The swell pops back up to 3 ft from the SW with a 16-second period and moderate energy (516). The wind is light cross-onshore from the SW at 6 mph. It’s still “marginal,” but it’s the best window we get. Still, “marginal” means you’ll be fighting the texture on the face.

The real story here is the long gap. From August 14th afternoon right through to August 25th, there is nothing on offer. That’s over a week of poor conditions. Given that Rancho Santini is a consistent beginner break that’s exposed to the SW, this is a classic case of the wind shutting it down completely. The long-period SW swell is there, but it’s too straight for this exposed beach setup with that wind, which might actually make it more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

The last few days, from August 26th onward, we see a few more “marginal” calls with 2-2 ft SW swell and light onshore winds, but nothing to get excited about. The energy is low, around the 300s and 400s.

So here’s the call: The only possible standouts are the Thursday morning, August 13th, and the Wednesday morning, August 19th. If you’re desperate, those have the biggest swell and best chance of a clean-ish wave, but don’t expect perfection. For the rest of the 16 days, I’d save the wax.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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16
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16
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15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1
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16
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16
1.1
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16
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15
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14
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14
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14
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14
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14
1.3
WNW
8
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
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15
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
299
344
273
260
323
854
508
644
628
441
412
412
305
297
293
181
181
275
353
310
214
Wind (km/h)
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WSW
10
W
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
NW
15
WNW
20
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15
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High Tide
10:35AM1.82m
10:06PM2.24m
11:08AM1.87m
10:50PM2.04m
11:40AM1.90m
11:33PM1.80m
12:13PM1.90m
00:20AM1.55m
12:48PM1.87m
1:19AM1.33m
1:27PM1.81m
3:04AM1.16m
2:19PM1.76m
Low Tide
4:01PM0.71m
4:48AM0.15m
4:49PM0.68m
5:18AM0.33m
5:39PM0.69m
5:46AM0.53m
6:33PM0.72m
6:11AM0.74m
7:36PM0.77m
6:31AM0.92m
9:02PM0.80m
6:40AM1.08m
10:51PM0.75m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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