Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, S swell with 1,065 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 2AM (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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk shop. The surf outlook for Rancho Santini is a bit of a slow burn for the next couple of weeks. The water is about normal for the season, nothing to write home about. We’re looking at a lot of onshore and cross-onshore wind, which is going to keep things choppy for a while.
The first real chance to get wet is Sunday morning, the 30th of August. There’s a 4 ft swell from the SW, with a very long period of 15 seconds, and the wind is light and offshore from the W. That’s a clean start, but the combined energy is only 650, so it’s not packing a punch. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and it’s consistent, so you could pick off a few long-period waves. The surf quality is marginal, and the tide might be a bit tricky. By the afternoon, the wind goes cross-on and it gets messy.
The rest of that week and into the next is a bust – Monday 31st through to Saturday 5th of September is all cross-on winds, moderate breezes, and poor surf. The swell stays tiny, between 2 ft and 4 ft, with a combined energy that barely gets into the three-digit range. Not worth paddling out.
Sunday the 6th of September morning is a bit of a maybe. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the S, period 13 seconds, but it’s still cross-on. The combined energy is 930, so there’s some energy there, but it’s not clean. The afternoon improves a bit, with a 5 ft swell from the S, period 13 seconds, and the wind drops to a light breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy hits 1044, which is solid moderate energy. The conditions are still cross-on, but with light wind ripples, it might be rideable for the keen. Still, not a standout.
Monday the 7th of September afternoon is where we get a clean window. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 19 mph, and the swell is 5 ft from the SSW, period 12 seconds. The combined energy is 790, and the wave comment says “clean.” That’s rare, but the wind is a fresh breeze, so it’s punchy. It’s the best of the first week, but with the 5 ft swell, it’s for the experienced only.
The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the SSW, period 13 seconds, and a light breeze from the WSW at 6 mph. The combined energy is a strong 1145, and it’s a light cross-on with small wind ripples. This is the biggest, most energetic swell of the window, and the light wind will keep it reasonably clean. It’s too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the session. The crowd is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company, but it’s worth it.
After that, from the 8th afternoon all the way through to the 14th of September, it’s back to poor conditions. The swell drops, the wind is cross-on from the NW, and the combined energy is weak. The 13th of September afternoon sees a 5 ft swell from the WNW, but with a short period of 8 seconds, it’s just wind swell and messy. The 14th of September is similar.
So, the standout is Tuesday morning, 8th September. If you’re an expert, that’s your target. The Monday afternoon, 7th September, is a clean but smaller option. The rest of the period is a bit of a flat spell. Don’t get your hopes up too high.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 |
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496 | 431 | 542 | 233 | 217 | 178 | 113 | 111 | 109 | 169 | 235 | 326 | 269 | 263 | 703 | 640 | 686 | 565 | 565 | 565 | 599 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:52AM1.92m | 10:58PM1.75m | 11:20AM1.96m | 11:43PM1.56m | 11:53AM1.98m | 00:41AM1.35m | 12:34PM1.97m | 2:20AM1.18m | 1:33PM1.93m | 3:00PM1.91m | 7:11AM1.33m | 4:37PM1.96m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:01PM0.62m | 4:58AM0.60m | 5:49PM0.61m | 5:21AM0.75m | 6:48PM0.62m | 5:44AM0.90m | 8:08PM0.64m | 6:07AM1.05m | 9:56PM0.59m | 11:30PM0.45m | 9:49AM1.29m | 00:33AM0.30m | |||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 |
496 | 431 | 542 | 91 | 217 | 112 | 110 | 69 | 67 | 63 | 235 | 196 | 269 | 180 | 703 | 640 | 686 | 565 | 565 | 565 | 599 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | S 13 | SW 16 |
123 | 123 | 120 | 233 | 197 | 36 | 113 | 111 | 90 | 111 | 165 | 42 | 101 | 263 | 62 | 76 | 53 | 34 | 64 | 342 | 287 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SW 14 | WSW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 15 | SSW 11 | WNW 10 | S 13 | SW 11 | S 13 | SW 10 | WNW 6 |
27 | 69 | 215 | 206 | 35 | 178 | 50 | 49 | 109 | 169 | 3 | 326 | 101 | 176 | 76 | 10 | 55 | 75 | 215 | 24 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | 66 | 60 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 43 | 84 | 51 | 77 | 94 | 42 | 53 | 53 | — | 62 | 75 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 9 | 57 | 2 |
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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.











