Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
18.7° C
1.6° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) 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 (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Rancho Santini is cooking up for us.

We're looking at a pretty grim stretch of surf ahead. The water is running a bit colder than normal for this time of year, about 66°F with a -3°F anomaly, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.

The next couple of weeks are mostly a write-off for Rancho Santini. Wednesday the 19th kicks off with poor surf conditions, a weak 3 ft SW swell and a messy cross-on wind. That sets the tone for the next week and a half. The swell energy is low to moderate (between 182 and 459), with heights barely scraping 3 ft on a good day, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore from the NW or W. The swell is coming from the SSW to SW, but with periods around 13-16 seconds, it's a long-period groundswell, but there's just not enough size to make it work with the wind.

There's a long gap of nothing worth paddling out for. The only real standout, and it's a very distand one, is Thursday the 3rd of September. On the afternoon of September 3rd, we finally see a glimmer of hope. The wind goes glassy, and the forecast suggests "expect good surf conditions." The swell is still a small 2 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a moderate 328. It's not going to be a day of barrels, but with glassy conditions and a long-period groundswell, Rancho Santini will be clean and rideable on a longboard or a funboard. This is a spot that's consistently exposed to the swell, and it's a beginner-friendly break, so it's a good option for a mellow session. Be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here.

Before that, from August 19th right through to September 2nd, it's a string of "poor" or "marginal" forecasts. The best you can hope for is a few small, gutless waves with bumpy onshore wind. It's a tough run, but given the area is generally consistent, it won't stay this flat forever.

So, the play is to wait for that glassy afternoon on September 3rd.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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SSW
16
0.7
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14
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14
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
310
214
264
264
189
154
114
114
82
186
246
173
154
233
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206
203
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
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10
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High Tide
2:19PM1.76m
3:35PM1.72m
8:40AM1.32m
4:59PM1.76m
8:24AM1.39m
6:02PM1.84m
8:35AM1.45m
6:49PM1.94m
8:49AM1.50m
7:27PM2.04m
9:06AM1.56m
8:02PM2.11m
Low Tide
10:51PM0.75m
00:15AM0.65m
9:48AM1.31m
1:05AM0.53m
11:51AM1.28m
1:41AM0.42m
12:45PM1.20m
2:10AM0.33m
1:23PM1.10m
2:37AM0.26m
1:57PM1.00m
3:02AM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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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