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Rancho Santini surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico
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Rancho Santini surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rancho Santini sea temperature is
17.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Rancho Santini surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 846 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with WNW 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 Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8PM. 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+) | 8AM (Thu 28th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 31st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rancho Santini over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | |
257 | 253 | 303 | 189 | 205 | 158 | 203 | 173 | 163 | 165 | 118 | 227 | 396 | 455 | 578 | 711 | 695 | 640 | 502 | 489 | 430 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:21PM2.07m | 8:38AM1.48m | 7:48PM2.12m | 9:21AM1.48m | 8:16PM2.14m | 10:02AM1.47m | 8:46PM2.15m | 10:42AM1.45m | 9:18PM2.14m | 11:24AM1.42m | 9:51PM2.11m | 12:09PM1.39m | 10:25PM2.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.88m | 2:24AM0.38m | 1:28PM0.96m | 2:58AM0.29m | 1:59PM1.02m | 3:32AM0.24m | 2:29PM1.06m | 4:07AM0.22m | 3:00PM1.10m | 4:44AM0.24m | 3:30PM1.13m | 5:23AM0.28m | 4:01PM1.17m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | |
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Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 |
140 | 169 | 303 | 186 | 183 | 121 | 203 | 173 | 163 | 129 | 60 | 100 | 216 | 238 | 169 | 711 | 695 | 640 | 502 | 489 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 21 | SSW 13 | W 10 | WNW 16 | W 10 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | S 14 | SSW 16 |
257 | 253 | 206 | 189 | 44 | 158 | 80 | 147 | 71 | 165 | 116 | 227 | 396 | 455 | 578 | 151 | 240 | 120 | 65 | 16 | 430 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | S 9 | W 22 | NW 21 | WNW 19 | WNW 17 | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | SW 18 | WNW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 20 |
42 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 115 | 68 | 101 | 10 | 133 | 51 | 118 | 65 | 67 | 175 | 86 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 205 | — | — | 13 | 15 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 372 | — | 131 | 79 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 700 | 9 | 57 | 286 | 9 | 57 | 700 | 2 | 57 | 57 | 9 | 194 | 9 | 9 | 194 | 282 | 0 | 57 | 9 | 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.











