
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,073 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 22s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11AM. 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+) | 11PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 22s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got on offer for Rancho Santini over the next couple of weeks.
Right now, and for the first few days, it's a bit of a write-off. The wind is up from the NW at 12 mph, cross-onshore, and that combined with the swell is creating some pretty poor, choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out for. We've got a couple of days of that to sit through.
Come Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, things start looking a smidge better. The wind swings to the WNW and goes light offshore, but the surf is still marginal. We're looking at a 3.6ft SW swell with a 12-second period, but the wave comment says it's tricky tide-wise. The energy is moderate, reading 612. The water here is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year at 70.2°. Not quite a goer yet, but the wind is promising.
The real standout window shapes up from Friday the 24th of July right through the following week. The wind turns more westerly and stays light, often glassy or offshore. The swell hangs around 2.3ft to 4.6ft from the SW to SSW, and while it's on the smaller side, the periods are long – often 12 to 18 seconds – which gives the waves some real push and shape for a consistent beginner spot like this. The energy builds up too, hitting four-digit figures like 1052 on Friday morning and 1097 on Sunday the 26th, which is moderate but packing a punch for the size.
The absolute pick of the bunch, in my book, is Tuesday the 28th of July. The swell bumps up to 4.6ft from the SW with a 17-second period, giving a solid 1173 energy reading. Winds are light and cross-shore in the morning, and it's reported as the highest score of the window. For a consistent, exposed W-facing beginner break, that's clean, fun, and shoulder-high surf. Keep an eye on the crowds because it's marked as "sometimes" busy.
After that, it starts to taper. The end of July and first few days of August see the swell drop off again, with periods getting shorter and the energy fading back to weak levels (170 to 290). We go back into poor surf conditions from around the 3rd of August. So, look to that sweet spot from the 24th of July through to the 28th for your best chance at some clean, long-period waves. If you're a beginner, that 4.6ft is your max, so aim for the 3.3ft days with those long periods for a super fun, easy paddle.
Stay frothy.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
516 | 503 | 407 | 357 | 573 | 398 | 189 | 265 | 541 | 329 | 763 | 548 | 478 | 959 | 825 | 702 | 694 | 901 | 702 | 745 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:42PM1.81m | 5:42AM1.18m | 4:38PM1.83m | 7:33AM1.25m | 5:33PM1.87m | 8:24AM1.33m | 6:22PM1.93m | 8:54AM1.39m | 7:06PM2.01m | 9:19AM1.44m | 7:45PM2.09m | 9:43AM1.48m | 8:21PM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:27PM0.76m | 9:17AM1.10m | 00:36AM0.63m | 10:34AM1.19m | 1:25AM0.50m | 11:51AM1.22m | 2:03AM0.40m | 12:48PM1.19m | 2:37AM0.31m | 1:31PM1.14m | 3:08AM0.24m | 2:08PM1.08m | 3:37AM0.19m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 |
516 | 503 | 407 | 357 | 573 | 164 | 156 | 155 | 155 | 118 | 229 | 199 | 269 | 959 | 825 | 702 | 694 | 901 | 702 | 745 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 15 | S 13 | W 7 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
45 | 26 | 155 | 219 | 69 | 398 | 171 | 265 | 356 | 329 | 88 | 66 | 478 | 193 | 138 | 69 | 63 | 54 | 83 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | S 11 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
12 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 103 | 50 | 189 | 112 | 541 | 271 | 763 | 548 | 65 | 52 | 51 | 157 | 121 | 142 | 108 | 110 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 11 | 24 | 107 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 94 | — | — | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 2 | 9 | 57 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 57 | 274 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
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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.










