Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
21.3° C
1.5° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 26th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 26th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Rusty here, let's talk surf.

Right off the bat, it's quiet. The run starts on Sunday the 26th of July, but don't get excited. We've got small 4ft swell from the southwest, cross-onshore breezes, and the whole thing's marginal. Combined wave energy is moderate at best (916 on Sunday morning). Water temp is 70°F, a touch warmer than usual.

The standout window? Thursday the 30th of July. Swell builds to 6ft from the south-southwest with a 14-second period – proper groundswell. Energy hits 1268 in the afternoon, solid moderate range. Winds are light, mostly onshore, but it's the cleanest this quiet period gets. For a consistent, beginner-friendly break, that Thursday afternoon is the call. Crowds are possible.

Friday the 31st still has size, around 6ft to 6ft from the SSW, but period drops to 13 seconds and the wind turns west-northwest, more onshore. Energy slides (1115 and 1018) and quality fades. From Saturday the 1st of August, it's downhill.

By Sunday the 2nd of August, the swell tanks – down to 2ft, energy in the 245 range. It stays flat and poor from Monday the 3rd of August through Monday the 10th of August. Wave heights under 3ft, energy mostly under 250. There's a tiny blip on Friday the 7th of August with a 19-second period but only 2ft – long period, but way too small. Plus cross-onshore.

Bottom line: a classic quiet spell. If you want a session, Thursday the 30th of July is your best shot. Otherwise, hang loose. Forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.2
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14
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1.8
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1.6
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1.4
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1.3
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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702
891
1019
783
737
1073
1055
875
778
565
522
683
1223
1090
1057
946
852
566
543
219
Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
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WNW
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NNW
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High Tide
9:19AM1.44m
7:45PM2.09m
9:43AM1.48m
8:21PM2.16m
10:07AM1.51m
8:55PM2.19m
10:32AM1.55m
9:28PM2.18m
10:57AM1.59m
10:00PM2.13m
11:22AM1.63m
10:33PM2.02m
11:48AM1.68m
11:08PM1.87m
Low Tide
1:31PM1.14m
3:08AM0.24m
2:08PM1.08m
3:37AM0.19m
2:43PM1.03m
4:06AM0.18m
3:18PM0.98m
4:33AM0.20m
3:54PM0.94m
4:58AM0.25m
4:32PM0.92m
5:22AM0.34m
5:14PM0.90m
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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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