Rancho Santini Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.23° N 116.92° W

Rancho Santini Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
20.3°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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,377 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Sep 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 9th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on the table.

Alright, so the outlook starts off on Sunday the 6th of September with a pulse of solid SSW swell pushing in around 7 ft at Rancho Santini, but the wind is a real buzzkill – a cross-onshore breeze from the NNW at 12 mph is going to chop it up, making for a messy, marginal session. It’s got a lot of energy behind it (combined energy of 1353), and the period is a solid 13 seconds, which is decent, but that onshore wind just ruins the potential. That water temp is about average for the time of year. Later in the day it drops to 5 ft, but the wind picks up to 16 mph, so forget about it.

Monday the 7th sees the swell drop a little to 6 ft, but we still have that cross-onshore wind from the NW. It’s a little cleaner in the morning with a gentle breeze, but still choppy. The energy is still moderate at 898. The afternoon is a write-off again with stronger wind.

By Tuesday the 8th, the swell is fading fast down to 4 ft, and the wind is still cross-onshore. The energy is dropping to 597. The rest of the week looks pretty poor, honestly.

Now, there is a glimmer of hope. Things start to change around Wednesday the 9th. The swell is tiny at only 2 ft, but the wind swings offshore from the W at a light 3 mph. That is a major positive for clean conditions. The period is very long at 16 seconds, which means it's a proper groundswell, but with such small size it's only really for the longboard or a fun foiling session. The combined energy is low at 405.

The real standout for this whole run is going to be Thursday the 10th of September. The swell builds a touch to 3 ft from the SW, and that offshore wind is still looking light from the WSW at 6 mph. The period stays very long at 16 seconds, and the energy is building to 614 to 622. That's the window for some clean, lined-up waves at Rancho Santini. It’s a consistent spot, so there will be waves, and with that light offshore wind, the surface will be glassy. This is the best call for a paddle.

Friday the 11th drops back a bit with 3 ft surf and a cross-shore wind, not as good. After that, the swell fades out and the runs get pretty poor for the next week and a half. We're looking at a long gap of small, weak swell and mostly onshore or cross-onshore winds from the 12th of September right through to the 21st. The energy drops right down into the 200s and 300s for most of that second week.

There is a little bump on the 19th and 20th of September with 3 ft SW swell and offshore winds, but it's still very small (energy in the 600s). It’s a promising sign for the far end of the run, but it’s a long way out and the size is marginal. For now, the best bet is that Thursday the 10th for a clean, long-period swell with light offshore winds. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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SSW
13
1.6
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1.9
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.4
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10
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1299
786
1103
964
824
408
690
225
171
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326
403
504
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468
380
355
301
248
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257
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
10
NNW
10
SW
5
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5
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10
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10
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10
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15
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20
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High Tide
5:54PM2.07m
8:01AM1.59m
6:53PM2.18m
8:28AM1.71m
7:43PM2.23m
8:56AM1.83m
8:29PM2.22m
9:23AM1.92m
9:12PM2.14m
9:51AM2.00m
9:53PM2.01m
10:18AM2.04m
10:35PM1.83m
Low Tide
11:42AM1.20m
1:20AM0.17m
12:48PM1.04m
1:59AM0.10m
1:39PM0.86m
2:34AM0.09m
2:25PM0.70m
3:06AM0.15m
3:08PM0.58m
3:36AM0.26m
3:50PM0.49m
4:04AM0.41m
4:32PM0.46m
4:29AM0.58m
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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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