Rancho Santini Surf Break

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Issued: 4 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
20.1° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. 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 (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 10th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Rancho Santini for the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, so hang tight.

Right from the jump, the water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 68°F.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are total losses. Moderate cross-onshore breeze and choppy slop. Combined swell energy is moderate but the quality is garbage. Don’t even look at it.

We get a little hope from Wednesday morning the 8th. The wind goes light and onshore, swell is small, but the energy is moderate. It’s marginal, maybe a longboard day for beginners. That continues through Thursday and Friday the 10th – light breezes, small 3ft SW swell, periods around 15-16 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, so better shape but longer waits. Friday morning with the cross-shore wind might be the cleanest of the first week, but still just a marginal call.

Saturday and Sunday the 11th and 12th stay similar but drop back into poor quality. Then we hit a blank stretch from Monday the 13th through Thursday the 16th – weak, small swell and mostly poor conditions. Energy drops way down. Nothing to chase.

The one real standout, and the only one I’d mark on the calendar, is Friday the 17th. A pulse of WNW swell around 3ft, but with a short period of just 8-9 seconds – windswell. Wind is cross-onshore in the morning, but by afternoon it goes light cross-on and the energy picks up. It’s still marginal, but it’s the best looking window of the whole forecast.

Then Saturday and Sunday the 18th and 19th bring another long-period SSW groundswell around 2-3ft with periods up to 19 seconds. Light cross-shore winds, moderate energy. That long period will make the waves better shaped, but at a beach break it can get a bit straight. Worth a look if you’re patient.

Monday to Tuesday the 20th and 21st fades back to poor to marginal with light cross-onshore breezes.

So, bottom line: Friday afternoon the 17th for that 3ft windswell with light winds, or Saturday the 18th for the longer period groundswell and cleaner cross-shore winds. Neither is firing, but they’re your best shots. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect company. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SSW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
388
719
455
541
521
617
632
508
441
519
387
372
372
382
372
316
394
405
282
336
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
W
5
WNW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
10
W
10
WSW
10
W
5
W
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:36PM1.70m
2:00AM1.39m
3:21PM1.80m
3:46AM1.25m
4:12PM1.92m
5:46AM1.23m
5:07PM2.06m
7:16AM1.30m
6:03PM2.21m
8:19AM1.39m
6:58PM2.35m
9:08AM1.47m
7:51PM2.46m
9:52AM1.54m
Low Tide
8:51PM1.03m
8:13AM0.76m
10:24PM0.87m
9:00AM0.89m
11:44PM0.65m
10:02AM1.00m
00:47AM0.41m
11:14AM1.07m
1:41AM0.19m
12:23PM1.08m
2:31AM0.01m
1:25PM1.04m
3:17AM-0.11m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:50
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:57
7:57
7:57
7:57
7:57
7:55
7:55
7:55
 mm
Temp °C
25
21
24
24
21
24
24
21
24
23
20
23
24
20
22
23
20
23
23
20
24
Feels °C
23
20
22
22
20
23
24
22
24
22
21
23
24
20
22
23
21
24
24
21
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
WNW
8
1.1
W
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
1
SSW
16
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
306
362
719
455
128
151
151
157
249
225
519
165
134
372
382
372
316
394
405
282
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
20
0.8
WNW
6
0.3
WNW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SSW
18
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
309
46
28
169
541
521
617
632
508
441
144
387
372
99
69
55
42
33
30
26
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
SW
20
0.1
SW
7
0.3
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
19
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
20
0.1
S
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.2
S
18
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
47
388
2
82
134
124
2
2
9
30
7
102
25
18
25
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
6
1.1
WNW
6
0.8
WNW
7
1
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
7
1.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
45
82
60
102
197
238
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
9
2
57
57
9
57
9
9
11
11
0
223
11
0
194
223
9
194
9
9
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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