
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rancho Santini in the next 16 days are 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 8AM. 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+) | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 7th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at the 16-day forecast for the Rancho Santini zone. Let’s be straight up with you – this is a tough stretch for surfers. The data shows a long, drawn-out period of marginal to poor conditions stretching from early July right through to the end of the run. We're looking at a real flat spell with very little to get excited about.
Right off the bat, from Tuesday the 7th, the surf is basically a no-go. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the southwest, but it’s carrying a long period of 18 seconds onto a cross-onshore wind. The combined swell energy is moderate at best (828), and the report calls it "poor surf conditions." That pretty much sums it up.
Wednesday the 8th into Thursday the 9th shows a similar story. The swell hangs around the 3 ft mark from the southwest with a 16-second period, but the winds are just not cooperating. You’re getting "marginal" surf at best, which usually means the tide is messing with it or it’s just not clean. The wave energy is moderate, dropping from 1053 to 740, but don't let those numbers fool you – with the wind direction, it’s not going to be fun.
Friday the 10th through to the middle of the second week is a real grind. The swell stays small, between 2 ft and 3 ft, with a mix of southwest and south-southwest directions. The period is dropping too, from 15 seconds down to 12 seconds, which means less punch. The winds are mostly cross-on or onshore, with light to gentle breezes, but it’s enough to keep things messy. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 219 and 519. For a beginner spot like Rancho Santini, these conditions just aren't offering any quality waves. It’s more of a flat paddle than a surf.
There is a glimmer – it's weak, but it’s there. If we look way out to the 18th and 19th of July, we see the swell trying to build back to the 3 ft range with a nice long 17 to 18-second period from the SW. The combined energy starts climbing back into the moderate zone, hitting 671 (which is still modest). The wind looks a touch better, with light breezes and even a period of slight air – that’s about as glassy as it’s going to get. For a moment there, on the morning of the 18th and the afternoon of the 19th, the setup might just be worth a look if you’re desperate. But you’re still looking at marginal surf at best, not a classic day.
Honestly, Rusty’s call on this one: the first ten days are a write-off for decent waves. The second week shows a faint pulse of energy around the 19th, but it’s a long-range call, so keep your expectations in check. For a spot that is normally consistent, this is a rough patch, but it won't last forever.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
719 | 455 | 547 | 527 | 617 | 632 | 502 | 441 | 519 | 387 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 372 | 316 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 261 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:21PM1.80m | 3:46AM1.25m | 4:12PM1.92m | 5:46AM1.23m | 5:07PM2.06m | 7:16AM1.30m | 6:03PM2.21m | 8:19AM1.39m | 6:58PM2.35m | 9:08AM1.47m | 7:51PM2.46m | 9:52AM1.54m | 8:42PM2.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:13AM0.76m | 10:24PM0.87m | 9:00AM0.89m | 11:44PM0.65m | 10:02AM1.00m | 00:47AM0.41m | 11:14AM1.07m | 1:41AM0.19m | 12:23PM1.08m | 2:31AM0.01m | 1:25PM1.04m | 3:17AM-0.11m | 2:21PM0.99m | 4:02AM-0.15m | |||||||
5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
719 | 455 | 132 | 159 | 159 | 632 | 238 | 230 | 519 | 132 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 372 | 316 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 261 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 19 | S 12 |
28 | 169 | 547 | 527 | 617 | 137 | 502 | 441 | 147 | 387 | 123 | 82 | 59 | 56 | 42 | 23 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 96 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SSW 20 | SW 14 | SSW 19 | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 16 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | W 16 | SW 19 |
2 | 82 | 99 | 124 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 30 | 47 | 102 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 20 | 133 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — |
79 | 102 | 197 | 243 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 337 | 2 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 194 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 223 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
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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.










