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Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
22.7°C
3.2° 

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 11 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,133 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 15s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 13th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 13th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
11
Monday
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Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
11
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
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15
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15
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SW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
726
949
587
729
489
508
547
952
587
832
632
608
455
455
496
372
362
485
565
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
SW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
W
10
W
5
W
5
W
20
NW
15
N
10
NE
20
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
25
ENE
40
ENE
15
NE
Wind State
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High Tide
9:46PM1.76m
9:31AM2.16m
10:27PM1.64m
9:56AM2.13m
11:10PM1.51m
10:22AM2.08m
11:59PM1.38m
10:50AM1.99m
1:05AM1.27m
11:20AM1.88m
11:59AM1.76m
Low Tide
3:19AM0.69m
4:15PM0.29m
3:43AM0.82m
4:53PM0.32m
4:04AM0.95m
5:34PM0.39m
4:23AM1.06m
6:22PM0.50m
4:32AM1.16m
7:24PM0.60m
8:49PM0.66m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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