
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 5PM. 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 (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook here is a tough one, folks. We’ve got a long stretch ahead with very little to get excited about. The first week and a half is mostly a write-off – small, messy, and cross-onshore. There’s a real gap from now until nearly the end of the month before we see anything that might get your heart rate up.
Right now, the water’s sitting at 67°, which is pretty much bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
We kick off looking at Rancho Santini on Friday, 10 July. It’s tiny, with a 3ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s a bit choppy. The combined energy is weak (485), and frankly, it’s poor surf. Not worth paddling out for. That sets the tone for the next several days. Saturday and Sunday stay small and onshore, with the odd bit of offshore wind on Sunday afternoon, but the swell is still only 3ft and the period is dropping. It’s just not happening.
The poor conditions roll right through the following week. By Tuesday, 14 July, the swell drops to 1ft to 2ft with a moderate cross-onshore breeze. You’re looking at a major gap in quality. The combined energy is down in the 300s, which is very weak. Nothing to ride.
There’s a slight uptick in energy around Saturday, 18 July, with a 3ft SW swell and a long 18-second period, and the wind is light offshore in the morning. The combined energy climbs to 592 (moderate), but it’s still only scoring marginal. The long period means the waves will have shape, but the size is just too small to get excited about. It’s a tease.
The real standout, if you can call it that, comes much later. On Saturday, 25 July, we finally see some proper size. The swell jumps to 6ft from the S, with a period of 15 seconds, and the combined energy rockets up to 1680 (strong). The wind is offshore from the WNW in the morning. This is the only real window of the whole 16-day forecast. That 6ft is going to be pushing into the too-big-for-beginners zone, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s the best on offer. The long period from the south should work well at Rancho Santini, which is exposed to that direction. Keep in mind, though, this is a long-range call, so it’s promising but not locked in.
The afternoon of the 25th stays similar, with 6ft and offshore winds, so if you’re keen, that Saturday is your day. The rest of the time? Honestly, it’s a lot of waiting. The consistent bit here is the inconsistency. Don’t hold your breath for the first week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | 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 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
382 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 414 | 312 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 286 | 161 | 127 | 154 | 249 | 148 | 165 | 206 | 171 | 155 | 227 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:03PM2.21m | 8:19AM1.39m | 6:58PM2.35m | 9:08AM1.47m | 7:51PM2.46m | 9:52AM1.54m | 8:42PM2.51m | 10:33AM1.60m | 9:31PM2.49m | 11:15AM1.65m | 10:19PM2.38m | 11:56AM1.70m | 11:06PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:45AM-0.11m | 4:08PM0.90m | 5:26AM-0.01m | 5:02PM0.89m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | 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 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
382 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 414 | 312 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 286 | 161 | 106 | 111 | 249 | 86 | 99 | 121 | 171 | 151 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 |
103 | 94 | 68 | 48 | 57 | 36 | 22 | 26 | 16 | 16 | 96 | 133 | 85 | 154 | 98 | 148 | 165 | 206 | 159 | 155 | 227 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 20 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | W 16 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | S 12 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 |
— | 9 | — | 30 | 7 | 102 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 127 | 44 | 12 | 64 | 46 | 73 | 47 | 46 | 103 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 223 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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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.










