
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S 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 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. 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 1.1m 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and knots.
We’re looking at a long stretch with only a couple of real moments worth paddling out. The swell is coming from the southwest, but the energy is mostly just enough to keep you interested, not buzzing. The water’s sitting at 21°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first real session is this Saturday morning, the 18th of July, at Rancho Santini. Swell is a small 3ft from the southwest, with a very long period of 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined moderate wave energy (563) is a nice start. The wind is light offshore, 6 mph from the west, so it’ll be clean. But it’s a marginal call, so don’t expect perfection. It’s a consistent, beginner-friendly spot, and with that offshore breeze, it’ll be a fun little wave. Crowds are sometimes a thing here.
Sunday the 19th looks similar, with the swell staying around 3ft to 3ft, still that long period. The combined energy builds to a strong 884 on Sunday morning, hitting very strong 1013 by the afternoon. The wind holds offshore from the west-northwest at 9 mph. The best of the bunch is likely the Sunday afternoon session if you can time it right.
Now, the stand-out in the whole forecast: Monday the 27th of July. The swell jumps to 4ft from the southwest, with a period of 18 seconds, and the combined energy is a very strong 1423. The wind is offshore from the west at 9 mph. That’s the best combo of size, clean conditions, and raw energy in the whole run. Rancho Santini is exposed to this swell, and the optimum direction is west, so this is the one to circle. If you can only paddle out once, make it Monday morning, the 27th. The afternoon on the 27th is still good with 4ft and 16-second period, but the morning is the highlight.
The week leading up to that is a lot of so-so conditions. Most days have cross-onshore wind or just not enough energy to get excited about. The 24th of July has a 2ft swell with a 24-second period (very long period) and light wind, but the energy is moderate (923) and it’s just not enough size.
The 28th of July, Tuesday, has 4ft swell with cross-shore wind, so it’s not as clean. The 30th and 31st show some size, with 7ft on the 31st, but that’s getting into expert territory, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bit of a mess. The first of August has 7ft swell but with a moderate breeze and choppy conditions.
After the 31st, the swell drops off quickly. By the 2nd of August, it’s down to 4ft with a short period of 9 seconds, and the energy is weak (327). That’s a real drop-off.
So, to wrap it up: the best window is the 27th of July, Monday morning. The 18th and 19th are good for a beginner session, but the real standout is that Monday. The rest of the two weeks is filled with marginal or poor conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
432 | 307 | 130 | 403 | 487 | 330 | 291 | 496 | 502 | 465 | 516 | 429 | 362 | 494 | 342 | 239 | 249 | 350 | 541 | 356 | 763 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:19PM1.78m | 00:46AM1.69m | 2:03PM1.80m | 1:49AM1.43m | 2:50PM1.81m | 3:23AM1.24m | 3:42PM1.81m | 5:42AM1.18m | 4:38PM1.83m | 7:33AM1.25m | 5:33PM1.87m | 8:24AM1.33m | 6:22PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:06PM0.92m | 7:16AM0.56m | 8:23PM0.92m | 7:51AM0.76m | 9:55PM0.87m | 8:27AM0.95m | 11:27PM0.76m | 9:17AM1.10m | 00:36AM0.63m | 10:34AM1.19m | 1:25AM0.50m | 11:51AM1.22m | 2:03AM0.40m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
432 | 307 | 130 | 344 | 389 | 302 | 291 | 496 | 502 | 465 | 516 | 429 | 362 | 494 | 342 | 239 | 249 | 350 | 298 | 356 | 440 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 8 | SW 8 | S 7 | WNW 6 | S 12 | S 11 | W 6 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 |
98 | 89 | 49 | 403 | 487 | 330 | 291 | 174 | 92 | 64 | 31 | 20 | 9 | 9 | 45 | 138 | 87 | 41 | 541 | 271 | 763 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 16 | W 15 | W 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | W 14 | SSW 11 | S 8 | SW 8 | S 8 | SW 7 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 26 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 6 |
33 | 26 | 20 | 124 | 116 | 18 | 71 | 69 | 104 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 103 | 50 | 171 | 49 | 34 | 93 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 3 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 |
— | — | — | 13 | 21 | — | 9 | 17 | 12 | 115 | 6 | 8 | 20 | 42 | 88 | 66 | 51 | 59 | 50 | 35 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 223 | 57 | 9 |
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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.










