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Rosarito Surf Forecast
/ Baja Norte (67 surf breaks) /
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Rosarito surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rosarito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rosarito sea temperature is
17.9° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rosarito this week:
The surf forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tue 28 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 18 | SSW 18 | WNW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 15 | W 15 | W 16 | SW 15 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 5 | |
162 | 413 | 313 | 269 | 259 | 172 | 242 | 158 | 128 | 128 | 125 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 122 | 56 | 103 | 106 | 62 | 57 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 00:32AM2.10m | 4:18PM1.41m | 1:50AM1.94m | 5:33PM1.53m | 3:29AM1.82m | 6:16PM1.66m | 4:59AM1.78m | 6:48PM1.79m | 6:10AM1.77m | 7:16PM1.91m | 7:06AM1.76m | 7:41PM2.01m | 7:55AM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:37AM0.32m | 7:20PM1.34m | 9:58AM0.36m | 9:44PM1.33m | 11:06AM0.38m | 11:27PM1.17m | 11:59AM0.41m | 00:31AM0.97m | 12:41PM0.46m | 1:20AM0.77m | 1:16PM0.53m | 2:00AM0.60m | 1:46PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:25 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 |
16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 12 | SSW 16 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | S 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 6 | W 6 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
 kJ | 54 | 270 | 214 | 81 | 202 | 134 | 62 | 94 | 128 | 75 | 62 | 77 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 22 | 15 | 106 | 58 | 57 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 15 | WNW 15 | W 15 | W 16 | S 13 | W 14 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 115 | 413 | 58 | 269 | 259 | 172 | 242 | 158 | 57 | 128 | 125 | 72 | 71 | 67 | 122 | 54 | 103 | 39 | 43 | 44 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 13 | W 13 | WNW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | W 16 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 162 | 137 | 31 | 55 | 47 | 50 | 63 | 59 | 33 | 55 | 78 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 34 | 56 | 21 | 41 | 62 | 28 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | SE 2 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 313 | — | — | — | — | — | 112 | — | — | 73 | 39 | 50 | 40 | — | — | 23 | — | 2 | 79 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 58 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 679 | 12 | 564 | 679 | 191 | 316 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 316 | 12 | 202 | 12 |
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Information about the Rosarito Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rosarito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rosarito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rosarito 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 (Rosarito) 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 Rosarito 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.
Rosarito is 5 km (3 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.
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