Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,091 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. 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+) | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Alright, straight up, the next 16 days are a bit of a heartbreaker for Rancho Santini. We’ve got a solid, long-period groundswell rolling in from the SSW on the 28th of July, with swell heights around 5ft and a period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1170), and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 71°. But here’s the kicker: the wind is cross-onshore, and the forecast calls it “marginal” with questionable tides. That long period means the waves will have plenty of push, but at a beach break, it can make things a bit too straight and tricky. If you’re a beginner, that 5ft is pushing it, and the messy conditions will make it a real struggle.
The first true standout is actually the afternoon of the 30th of July. The swell drops a bit in period to 14 seconds, but we get a bump up to 5ft from the SSW. The combined energy is still solid (1023), and the wind is a light cross-onshore. It’s still “marginal,” but out of the whole window, this is the best chance to find a couple of reasonable ones. It’s not perfect, but it’s the peak.
After that, it’s a slow, sad fade. From the 1st of August onward, the swell drops below 3ft, the energy plummets into the 100s and 200s, and the conditions turn poor. There’s a long gap of several days with no surf worthy of a paddle. The only flicker of life is around the 11th and 12th of August, where we see a slight bump in energy (511 on the 11th afternoon) and a long period of 18 seconds again, but the winds are onshore, the swell is tiny at 2ft, and it’s all “poor.” This setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than for a surfboard, especially with the moderate cross-onshore winds.
So, there you have it. The 30th of July afternoon is your best and only real shot for a session. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only window in the pack. The rest of the forecast is a write-off. Keep an eye on it, though; it never stays flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1073 | 1043 | 864 | 788 | 666 | 544 | 544 | 980 | 986 | 750 | 713 | 614 | 380 | 237 | 111 | 113 | 92 | 135 | 120 | 127 | 101 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:07AM1.51m | 8:55PM2.19m | 10:32AM1.55m | 9:28PM2.18m | 10:57AM1.59m | 10:00PM2.13m | 11:22AM1.63m | 10:33PM2.02m | 11:48AM1.68m | 11:08PM1.87m | 12:15PM1.74m | 11:47PM1.68m | 12:47PM1.79m | 00:36AM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:43PM1.03m | 4:06AM0.18m | 3:18PM0.98m | 4:33AM0.20m | 3:54PM0.94m | 4:58AM0.25m | 4:32PM0.92m | 5:22AM0.34m | 5:14PM0.90m | 5:46AM0.46m | 6:02PM0.89m | 6:10AM0.60m | 7:03PM0.87m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 1073 | 1043 | 864 | 788 | 666 | 426 | 544 | 980 | 986 | 750 | 713 | 614 | 380 | 237 | 54 | 60 | 92 | 135 | 120 | 115 | 101 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 89 | 67 | 67 | 83 | 232 | 544 | 316 | 43 | 48 | 51 | 68 | 51 | 63 | 116 | 111 | 61 | 39 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 9 | S 15 | S 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 21 | SW 21 | SW 15 | WSW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 170 | 264 | 79 | 45 | 40 | — | — | — | 9 | 18 | 76 | 37 | 85 | 113 | 85 | 18 | 67 | 127 | 90 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 57 | 0 | 194 | 57 | 0 | 57 | 57 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 9 | 0 | 223 | 274 | 0 | 77 | 57 | 0 |
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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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