Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
21.7° C
1.8° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with 850 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. 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 (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a look at the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. There’s a big gap of disappointing surf right off the bat, so don’t bother paddling out just yet. We're looking at a solid week with next to nothing worth getting wet for.

Rancho Santini is the only break on the cards, and for the first several days, it’s a total write-off. From Thursday the 30th of July right through until at least Wednesday the 5th of August, it’s just poor conditions. You’ll see some small swell around 2ft to 5ft, mostly from the SSW or SW, but the combined swell energy barely gets above moderate, sitting around 532 (moderate energy) and mostly dropping below 300 (weak energy) by the weekend. The wind isn’t helping at all – mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which is gutting for what could be a clean beginner-friendly wave. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 71°, so it’s comfortable, but the reality is there’s just no quality surf.

There is a very slight glimmer on the morning of Friday the 7th of August. We see a bit of a spike – a 2ft swell from the SSW, but check this out, the period jumps to 19 seconds. That’s proper long-period groundswell, which packs a punch even at that height. The energy climbs to 508 (moderate), and the wind is light and offshore from the W. For a spot that’s consistent and exposed to that W direction, it could finally get clean. But honestly, with the height being that small and the period that long, it might not actually wrap in with any power at beach breaks. You’d want to be at the point or reef end of the break if it has one.

Beyond that, the outlook is bleak. From the 8th of August through to the 14th, it’s back to sub-3ft swell, periods all over the shop but mostly weak energy (under 500), and onshore breezes return. This is a classic "don’t hold your breath" forecast.

Honestly, there’s nothing here that I’d recommend as a standout. If you’re desperate, worth a peek on the morning of the 7th of August for that rare long-period pulse, but keep your expectations on the floor.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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862
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128
97
121
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
W
5
NNW
15
W
15
WNW
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10
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High Tide
10:57AM1.59m
10:00PM2.13m
11:22AM1.63m
10:33PM2.02m
11:48AM1.68m
11:08PM1.87m
12:15PM1.74m
11:47PM1.68m
12:47PM1.79m
00:36AM1.48m
1:26PM1.84m
1:51AM1.27m
2:17PM1.88m
4:07AM1.15m
Low Tide
3:54PM0.94m
4:58AM0.25m
4:32PM0.92m
5:22AM0.34m
5:14PM0.90m
5:46AM0.46m
6:02PM0.89m
6:10AM0.60m
7:03PM0.87m
6:35AM0.75m
8:22PM0.83m
7:04AM0.90m
10:04PM0.73m
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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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