
Surf Forecasts:
Rancho Santini surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. 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+) | 11PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
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 cookin’ for Rancho Santini over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with ya – it’s a moody stretch.
The overall pattern is dominated by a consistent, long-period SSW groundswell, but the wind is a real pain in the arse for most of it. We’re looking at a lot of cross-onshore breezes that are gonna mess up the surface. The good news is the swell has plenty of energy behind it, with readings in the moderate range (508) and even pushing into the strong zone (596 to 689) in the second week, but it’s a classic case of “energy ain’t everything.”
The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 71°F with a 3°F anomaly, so you might not need a full wetsuit.
Friday the 7th of August is the only real window to get excited about. Friday morning is the standout. We’ve got a clean 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19 second period – that’s proper groundswell energy (508). The wind is offshore and light at 9 mph, making for clean conditions. This is a beginner-friendly break that’s consistent, so it’ll be fun, but watch for those long-period sets; they’ll hold up and offer some nice lines. Crowds are possible here, so get in early. That morning is the best surf on offer by a long shot. Friday afternoon gets a bit more cross-on wind, and the quality drops off.
After that, it’s a rough run. From Saturday the 8th of August all the way through to Saturday the 22nd of August, the wind is consistently cross-onshore or worse, with moderate breezes kicking up chop. The swell hangs around, but it’s either “poor surf conditions” or “marginal” at best. The occasional morning window with offshore wind shows up, like Sunday the 9th, and Thursday the 13th, but the swell is small and the energy is weak. The second week sees a bit more size (3ft to 4ft) and some strong energy readings (up to 688), but the wind is relentless – mostly NW at 12 mph to 16 mph cross-onshore, which is just gonna make it a choppy mess. For a beach break setup, this is more of a kite-surfing kind of thing than a clean paddle session.
The long-range swell around the 22nd of August shows a 21-second period, but with a clean 2ft swell and moderate cross-onshore wind, it’s a tease. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
So, to sum it up: Friday morning, 7th of August, is your one shot. Get it while it’s good.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
329 | 218 | 390 | 240 | 326 | 397 | 272 | 272 | 261 | 158 | 137 | 236 | 116 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 | 245 | 242 | 273 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:43PM2.03m | 7:44AM1.33m | 5:54PM2.16m | 8:22AM1.45m | 6:55PM2.29m | 8:56AM1.56m | 7:48PM2.39m | 9:30AM1.65m | 8:37PM2.42m | 10:03AM1.74m | 9:22PM2.37m | 10:35AM1.82m | 10:06PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:18AM1.17m | 00:45AM0.34m | 11:12AM1.19m | 1:36AM0.15m | 12:32PM1.11m | 2:21AM0.01m | 1:32PM1.00m | 3:02AM-0.06m | 2:25PM0.88m | 3:39AM-0.06m | 3:13PM0.78m | 4:15AM0.02m | 4:01PM0.71m | 4:48AM0.15m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
172 | 132 | 390 | 240 | 326 | 397 | 272 | 272 | 261 | 158 | 137 | 151 | 92 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 | 245 | 242 | 273 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 5 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | S 11 |
329 | 218 | 144 | 69 | 96 | 11 | 50 | 30 | 4 | 101 | 134 | 236 | 74 | 85 | 43 | 65 | 61 | 58 | 31 | 56 | 57 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | S 9 | W 15 | S 9 | W 12 | SW 12 | W 13 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 15 | WNW 11 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | WNW 9 | S 12 | S 10 | SSW 20 |
3 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 69 | 13 | 72 | 24 | 22 | 80 | 38 | 116 | 74 | 61 | 61 | 38 | 16 | 43 | 29 | 149 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 11 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 57 | 9 | 57 | 57 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 357 | 9 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 223 | 57 | 0 | 11 | 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).
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.











