
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 695 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks at Rancho Santini.
First thing you gotta know: it’s looking pretty quiet out there for a stretch. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing weird going on. For the first several days, the swell is small and the conditions are just not clicking. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the wave quality is poor to marginal. The combined swell energy sits between 441 and 834 (moderate energy) but it’s not translating into anything rideable. The waves are around 3ft to 4ft and from the SSW or SW, with a long period around 14 to 16 seconds – that’s groundswell. But with the wind messing it up, you’re better off doing something else.
Now, there’s a big gap with no good surf. The first real glimmer comes on Friday the 17th of July. In the afternoon, the wind goes glassy – light offshore from the SW at 3 mph – and the conditions are described as glassy. That’s a standout moment. The swell is 2ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is 350 (weak energy). It’s tiny, but clean. If you’re a beginner or just want a longboard glide, that Friday arvo is your window. However, the swell direction is SW and the optimum is W, so it’s not perfectly aligned – still, with glassy conditions, it’s the best on offer.
After that, the following days (Saturday the 18th through Sunday the 19th) see a bit more energy in the water – the combined swell energy climbs back into the 600s and 700s (moderate energy) with 2ft to 3ft SW swells and 17-second periods. The wind is cross-onshore or light onshore, and the surf is still marginal. It’s not worth paddling out unless you’re desperate.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st look poor again, with moderate onshore winds (12 to 16 mph) and choppy, messy surf. The swell holds around 3ft to 3ft but it’s blown out. Not the time.
Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are more of the same: small, onshore, and not doing much. The combined energy drops back to 252 to 382 (weak to moderate). There’s just no consistent, clean swell coming through.
So, to wrap it up: the best surf in this 16-day window is that glassy Friday afternoon on the 17th of July. It’s small but clean – perfect for a beginner or a fun session on a foamie. Everything else is either blown out or too marginal. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it can change quickly, but right now it’s a quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 |
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547 | 527 | 617 | 632 | 502 | 441 | 519 | 387 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 372 | 316 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 286 | 161 | 127 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:42PM2.51m | 10:33AM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:21PM0.99m | 4:02AM-0.15m | 3:15PM0.94m | |||||||
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
— | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 |
125 | 183 | 159 | 161 | 254 | 225 | 519 | 387 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 372 | 316 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 286 | 161 | 106 | 183 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
547 | 527 | 617 | 632 | 502 | 441 | 147 | 140 | 120 | 84 | 59 | 39 | 39 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 29 | 85 | 154 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 19 | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 16 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 15 |
99 | 124 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 30 | 47 | 102 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 96 | 133 | 127 | 38 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 |
192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 194 | 57 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 57 | 9 |
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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.











