Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.3° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 11PM (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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

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


Alright, let’s break it down for the next couple of weeks. It’s gonna be a slow burn, but there’s a real heavy pulse late in the game if you can sit tight.

Your first real chance to paddle out is Wednesday morning at Rancho Santini. Swell is about 3ft from the SW with a long 16-second period, so there’s proper groundswell power (combined energy of 1098). The wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, keeping things clean. This is a beginner-friendly spot, and it breaks consistently, so don’t sweat the “marginal” tag – it’s your best bet for a peaceful session. Just know that crowds can show up sometimes. Water temp is 67°, about average for this time of year.

After that Wednesday morning, things go flat and funky. Wind turns cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the swell drops. From Thursday all the way through the following weekend, it’s a poor run. Swell stays around 3ft but the period drops, and the energy (combined energy from 762 down to 381) just isn’t there. Sunday the 12th has a brief offshore window from the W, but the swell is weak and the forecast is poor. Honestly, from Thursday the 9th to Monday the 14th, there’s nothing to get excited about.

Then we hit a real dead zone. From Tuesday the 15th through Saturday the 19th of July, the swell is tiny, often under 3ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. The energy (combined energy as low as 257) is barely a ripple. This is a normal lull for this area, so don’t panic – it won’t stay poor forever.

Here’s the big one. Sunday the 19th of July morning looks like a proper standout – a solid 6ft of S swell, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 1921. That’s serious power. The wind is offshore from the W at 6 mph, glassy. This is for experienced surfers only – over 8ft at any other break would be expert territory, but at 6ft in this setup, it’s still a heavy wave. The long period means it’ll be better shaped, with longer lulls between sets, but at a beach break like this, it can be a bit straight. Still, for a surfer who knows the ropes, Sunday morning is the absolute pick of the forecast. The afternoon holds at 6ft from the SSW, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so get out there early.

After that, the swell fades through the next week, with only marginal conditions from Monday the 20th to Thursday the 23rd. Wind picks up to 12-15 mph, making it choppy and messy. By Thursday the 23rd, there’s a possible last gasp with 4ft to 5ft S swell and light offshore winds, but it’s a long way out and less certain. Keep an eye on it.

So, the bottom line: Wednesday morning is your quiet, clean start. Sunday the 19th morning is the one to circle on the calendar – don’t sleep on it. Everything else is a waiting game.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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SW
16
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16
1.1
SW
17
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
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15
0.9
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15
0.9
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15
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15
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14
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15
0.9
SSW
13
1
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13
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
527
617
632
508
441
519
387
372
372
382
372
316
394
405
282
336
286
161
127
183
249
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
NW
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSW
10
SW
5
S
15
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10
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5
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15
SSW
10
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10
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15
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10
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15
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15
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:12PM1.92m
5:46AM1.23m
5:07PM2.06m
7:16AM1.30m
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
Low Tide
9:00AM0.89m
11:44PM0.65m
10:02AM1.00m
00:47AM0.41m
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
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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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