Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s 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 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| 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 again, same deal but in feet and miles per hour. Let’s break it down.
We’re starting off on Saturday, September 5th, at Rancho Santini. The swell is there but it’s ugly. Saturday morning sees 4ft southerly swell at 13 seconds, with a light cross-onshore breeze from the NW at 9 mph. It’s choppy, and the energy is strong (1177), but the quality is poor. Saturday afternoon bumps up to 5ft, but the wind stays cross-onshore, so no change. Water temp is 69°, which is normal for this time of year.
Sunday the 6th gives us a bit more size – 7ft from the SSW in the morning, 13 seconds, with a cross-shore wind. Energy is pumping (1334), but it’s still bumpy. By afternoon the swell drops to 6ft and the wind goes cross-onshore again. The window is small. First weekend is a real struggle.
Monday the 7th is a total loss. Wind hits 16 mph from the NW, making it choppy and blown out with 6ft swell. Tuesday is no better, with moderate winds and dropping energy. Wednesday the 9th is a transition day: swell drops to 3ft, but the wind goes offshore from the WSW in the morning. Period is short at 10 seconds, so not much to brag about.
Now, Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are where it’s at. The swell is small, around 3ft, but the period jumps to 16 seconds. That’s real groundswell, and with offshore winds Thursday and clean cross-shore winds Friday, the waves will be glassy and lined up. Energy is moderate (663 and 487), but the quality is way better. This is your best bet for clean, long-period waves.
The second week is a mixed bag. From Saturday the 12th through the 20th, we see mostly small swell, under 3ft, with periods from 8 to 19 seconds. The highlight is the 18th and 19th of September, with a 19-second groundswell around 2ft to 3ft, and light offshore or cross-shore winds. Energy is moderate (around 600), and the conditions will be glassy. For a small-wave board, these could be some of the cleanest, most fun waves of the whole forecast. Just remember, with that long period, the sets will be spaced out, so take your time.
First week is a write-off. Best surf is on the 10th and 11th for cleaner, longer-period swell, and then again on the 18th and 19th for some glassy, small-wave fun. No big barrels, but if you’ve got a log or a fish, you’ll be in for a treat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 586 | 784 | 1049 | 1299 | 1069 | 1085 | 1019 | 1120 | 800 | 787 | 527 | 294 | 184 | 267 | 403 | 504 | 480 | 474 | 380 | 305 | 301 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:37PM1.96m | 7:34AM1.46m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM1.29m | 00:33AM0.30m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 7 |
| kJ | 586 | 784 | 1049 | 1299 | 1069 | 1085 | 1019 | 1120 | 800 | 787 | 527 | 294 | 184 | 123 | 403 | 504 | 480 | 474 | 380 | 305 | 147 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 10 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | WNW 4 | SW 9 | WNW 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | SW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 551 | 362 | 262 | 15 | 31 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 111 | 113 | 111 | 163 | 267 | 45 | 65 | 44 | 51 | 86 | 66 | 301 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 21 | W 10 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 16 |
| kJ | 40 | 40 | 68 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 58 | 2 | 50 | 70 | 2 | 165 | 93 | 115 | 53 | 81 | 42 | 31 | 21 | 32 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 12 | W 11 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 56 | 56 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 15 | — | — | 13 | 17 | 73 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 29 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 194 | 263 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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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).
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