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Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
23.3°C
4.6° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 28 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 843 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 28 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Oct 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 28th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 28th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 2nd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
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16
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15
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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139
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246
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314
432
515
447
523
644
573
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614
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740
811
631
623
832
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
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10
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NNW
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WSW
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15
SSE
30
SSE
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High Tide
9:00AM2.32m
10:15PM1.62m
9:34AM2.36m
11:09PM1.52m
10:14AM2.33m
00:13AM1.41m
10:59AM2.25m
1:37AM1.35m
11:54AM2.11m
3:24AM1.38m
1:05PM1.94m
4:48AM1.49m
2:40PM1.80m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.10m
3:16AM0.85m
4:45PM0.08m
3:49AM0.95m
5:38PM0.12m
4:27AM1.07m
6:40PM0.20m
5:13AM1.18m
7:53PM0.29m
6:32AM1.29m
9:11PM0.35m
8:51AM1.31m
10:22PM0.38m
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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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