Rosa Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Rosa. This is the only spot on the cards for the next couple of weeks, so we’re working with what we’ve got.

The first bit of this outlook is pretty slow. There’s a bit of energy showing on Wednesday the 2nd with a 7ft swell from the southeast and an 11-second period, but the wind is cross-on and the water’s a clean 66° – that’s bang on average for this time of year. The combined energy is solid at (1209), but the conditions are tricky. Thursday and Friday are a write-off with poor surf and messy winds, so don’t bother paddling out until things settle down.

The first real glimmer comes on Saturday the 5th. It’s not big – around 4ft to 4ft from the south, period dropping to 8-9 seconds – but we’ve got clean cross-off winds and light rain. The combined energy picks up to (378) in the morning and (559) in the afternoon. It’s not a standout, but it’s rideable and clean for an intermediate surfer. Sunday morning holds similar vibes but drops off quickly in the afternoon as the wind swings and chop builds.

Now, Monday the 7th is the standout for the entire forecast. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the south-southwest with a 10-second period, combined energy jumping to (1453), and the wind is light and cross-off. This is clean, powerful, and well-shaped for experienced surfers. The swell direction aligns with Rosa’s optimum from the southeast, so expect proper waves. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might have it to yourself if you pick your moment. This is the best on offer by a long shot.

After that, things get patchy. Tuesday the 8th has some knee-high leftovers but tricky wind. Wednesday the 9th is blown out. Then Thursday the 10th brings a surprise: glassy conditions with a 7ft swell from the east-northeast in the morning. Combined energy is (616), and it’s clean – this is another good window but the swell is a bit short period at 8 seconds.

From there, it’s a slow grind. A few mornings with clean cross-off winds and small swell (4ft to 5ft) pop up on the 12th and 14th, but nothing special. The 14th has a glassy morning with a 6ft northeast swell, combined energy (575), which is worth a look if you’re desperate. The 16th also offers a glassy morning with a 4ft south swell, 11-second period, and combined energy (441) – clean but small.

The last few days (17th onwards) are messy with onshore winds and lumpy conditions. No real standouts in the second week beyond those brief glassy windows. Overall, Monday the 7th is your best bet – don’t sleep on it. The rest of the period is mostly marginal, with long gaps of flat or poor conditions.

Rusty.

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