Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. 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 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what this stretch of coast is offering up.
Gotta be straight with you—this 16-day outlook is a lean one. For the bulk of the forecast, the ocean is practically asleep. Conditions are marked as "poor" from the start, so we’re in for a long dry spell with almost nothing worth the walk down the sand.
The only break that even gets a whisper of a chance is Rancho Santini. It’s a beginner-friendly wave that works best with a west swell, but it’s been dead quiet. The first sign of life doesn’t come until Friday, August 7th. It’s only a "marginal" call, so keep the expectations on the floor. We’re looking at a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, but the silver lining is a long 19-second period—that’s genuine groundswell with some push. The combined energy is moderate (389). The wind will be a light cross-onshore, leaving a bit of texture on the surface but not ruining the day entirely. The water is a pleasant 71°, which is a touch warmer than average for the season.
The only other day that barely qualifies is Saturday, August 8th. Again, a marginal setup. The swell stays tiny, just 3ft from the SSW, with a solid 16-second period that will help it stand up a little better. Combined energy climbs a bit to 454 (moderate). The wind stays light and cross-onshore for the afternoon, so the waves will have a slight bump to them.
After that, it’s right back to "poor" conditions. The second week offers some bigger numbers on the energy scale—like a 3ft wave on the 15th (strong energy at 667)—but it’s all paired with onshore winds that’ll chop the wave faces to pieces and make for a frustrating session.
The Bottom Line: There are no real standouts here. Your best, and really only, shot is a quiet, low-expectation surf on Friday the 7th or Saturday the 8th of August at Rancho Santini. It’s not going to be epic, but it might be the only rideable water in two weeks. For the rest of the forecast, the beach is better for a stroll than a paddle.
Hang in there. The ocean will wake up again.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 117 | 83 | 113 | 85 | 82 | 103 | 127 | 125 | 112 | 107 | 169 | 128 | 125 | 189 | 111 | 138 | 157 | 248 | 218 | 390 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:08PM1.87m | 12:15PM1.74m | 11:47PM1.68m | 12:47PM1.79m | 00:36AM1.48m | 1:26PM1.84m | 1:51AM1.27m | 2:17PM1.88m | 4:07AM1.15m | 3:26PM1.94m | 6:41AM1.21m | 4:43PM2.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:14PM0.90m | 5:46AM0.46m | 6:02PM0.89m | 6:10AM0.60m | 7:03PM0.87m | 6:35AM0.75m | 8:22PM0.83m | 7:04AM0.90m | 10:04PM0.73m | 7:46AM1.05m | 11:38PM0.55m | 9:18AM1.17m | 00:45AM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 57 | 67 | 40 | 57 | 82 | 103 | 80 | 84 | 24 | 107 | 169 | 128 | 125 | 189 | 111 | 138 | 106 | 136 | 132 | 390 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 5 | SW 12 | W 5 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 75 | 83 | 113 | 85 | 78 | 80 | 127 | 75 | 112 | 64 | 16 | 14 | 37 | 13 | 25 | 108 | 157 | 248 | 218 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 20 | S 11 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | S 9 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 117 | 46 | 72 | 72 | 40 | 67 | 23 | 125 | 77 | 18 | 9 | 56 | 6 | 8 | 60 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 106 | — | 92 | 27 | — | — | 23 | — | 9 | 9 | — | — | 8 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 222 | 223 | 0 |
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