Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5PM (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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me switch over to my old-school units for those who think in feet and miles.
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the next couple of weeks at Rancho-Santini. This is a beginner-friendly, exposed spot that handles swell from the west, but we’ve got a pretty lean stretch ahead with mostly small, weak waves.
For the next several days—from Thursday afternoon through the start of the following week—the surf is going to be tiny, with swell heights hanging around 2ft and a short, weak period of 13 to 16 seconds. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore from the west and northwest, so expect choppy, bumpy conditions. The water is sitting at 70.2°F, which is about 2°F warmer than normal, so it’s a touch on the warm side for this time of year. Honestly, for the first week, the best you can hope for is a few marginal, rideable waves on Sunday afternoon when the wind goes glassy, but it’s still small.
Now, looking at the second week, things get a little more interesting. Around Friday, August 14th into Saturday, August 15th, we start to see a subtle bump. Swell heights inch up to 3ft to 3.5ft, with period stretching to 16–18 seconds. That’s a longer-period groundswell, so even though the heights are modest, there will be a bit more push and shape. The wind stays mostly onshore from the west-northwest with gentle breezes, so it won’t be pristine, but for a beginner spot, it’s workable. Energy levels climb into the moderate range, which is the standout window in this otherwise flat outlook.
Beyond that, from Sunday, August 16th onward, it fades back down to 2ft–3ft with short-period swell. The wind continues to be light and variable or onshore, keeping conditions small and mostly poor.
The standout window: Friday, August 14th through Saturday, August 15th offers the biggest swell of the period (3ft–3.5ft) with that longer period. It’s still not big, but it’s the best you’ll get. For beginners, this is safe and fun—nothing too overwhelming.
So, for the next 16 days, patience is key. Most days are flat or marginal, but that one window mid-month is worth a look if you’re keen for a session.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 138 | 157 | 329 | 218 | 390 | 240 | 326 | 397 | 272 | 272 | 261 | 204 | 137 | 236 | 116 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:26PM1.94m | 6:41AM1.21m | 4:43PM2.03m | 7:44AM1.33m | 5:54PM2.16m | 8:22AM1.45m | 6:55PM2.29m | 8:56AM1.56m | 7:48PM2.39m | 9:30AM1.65m | 8:37PM2.42m | 10:03AM1.74m | 9:22PM2.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:38PM0.55m | 9:18AM1.17m | 00:45AM0.34m | 11:12AM1.19m | 1:36AM0.15m | 12:32PM1.11m | 2:21AM0.01m | 1:32PM1.00m | 3:02AM-0.06m | 2:25PM0.88m | 3:39AM-0.06m | 3:13PM0.78m | 4:15AM0.02m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 138 | 106 | 172 | 132 | 390 | 240 | 326 | 397 | 272 | 272 | 261 | 204 | 137 | 151 | 92 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | W 4 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 108 | 157 | 329 | 218 | 118 | 69 | 96 | 11 | 50 | 30 | 4 | 101 | 134 | 236 | 74 | 83 | 43 | 64 | 85 | 60 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | WNW 5 | NW 9 | S 9 | SW 10 | S 9 | W 12 | SW 12 | WNW 5 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | W 4 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 69 | 7 | 72 | 24 | 1 | 80 | 37 | 116 | 74 | 61 | 61 | 71 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 18 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 207 | 57 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 223 | 9 | 0 |
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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).
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