Surf Forecasts:
Popotla surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSW swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Popotla this week:
The surf forecast for Popotla over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Popotla in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Popotla over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
264 | 264 | 189 | 154 | 114 | 114 | 82 | 239 | 191 | 173 | 154 | 236 | 246 | 173 | 270 | 260 | 232 | 421 | 563 | 519 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:38PM1.76m | 8:30AM1.34m | 5:00PM1.79m | 8:23AM1.41m | 6:03PM1.87m | 8:36AM1.47m | 6:50PM1.98m | 8:51AM1.53m | 7:29PM2.07m | 9:09AM1.59m | 8:04PM2.14m | 9:27AM1.66m | 8:38PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.65m | 9:57AM1.33m | 1:05AM0.53m | 11:53AM1.30m | 1:42AM0.42m | 12:47PM1.22m | 2:12AM0.33m | 1:26PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.27m | 2:00PM1.02m | 3:05AM0.23m | 2:34PM0.91m | 3:29AM0.23m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
264 | 264 | 189 | 154 | 114 | 114 | 35 | 239 | 40 | 68 | 154 | 236 | 55 | 143 | 53 | 79 | 232 | 421 | 563 | 519 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
43 | 43 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 82 | 85 | 191 | 98 | 154 | 39 | 246 | 173 | 270 | 260 | 206 | 118 | 114 | 91 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 19 | SW 17 | S 10 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 13 | W 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
31 | 32 | 27 | 109 | 26 | 23 | 56 | 22 | 130 | 173 | 8 | 199 | 90 | 8 | 139 | 128 | 24 | 251 | 203 | 248 | 258 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | — | 111 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 78 | 99 | — | 108 | 168 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 48 | 48 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Popotla Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Popotla provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Popotla can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Popotla 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 (Popotla) 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 Popotla 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.
Popotla is 7 km (4 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.











