Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 549 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 8AM. 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 (Tue 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here with a look at the next couple of weeks for our local stretch. Honestly, we’ve got a bit of a flat spell on the cards for the most part. The first week and a half is looking pretty meek, with the swell barely getting its act together and the wind never quite lining up. We’re looking at a blank run for a while, I’m afraid.
For the first real chance at anything, you’re looking at Rosarito on Saturday the 19th of September. The swell is still on the small side, around 3ft from the SW, but it’s got some decent legs with an 18-second period, giving it a bit of push. The wind is gonna be a persistent cross-on breeze though, which will keep things a little lumpy. The wave energy is sitting in the moderate range (589), so there’s something to work with. The water is a balmy 73°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The setup on Sunday the 20th of September looks a touch cleaner for the morning, with lighter winds and a similar swell, but it’s still just a marginal option. The swells stay small and inconsistent through the rest of the week.
Looking further out, Monday the 21st of September sees a slight uptick with the swell pushing to about 3ft from the SW, still with a decent 17-second period. The morning winds look like they’ll be light and onshore, which isn't perfect, but it might be the best window for a paddle. The energy climbs into the moderate range (671), so there’s definitely more power in the water, but the quality is still being marked down. After that, it's back to the same old story of small, wind-affected surf.
Overall, don't get your hopes up too high. This is a waiting game. For now, it’s not looking like a classic run, but the longer-period swells suggest better shape is possible if the wind ever decides to cooperate.
Stay patient.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 161 | 155 | 157 | 245 | 264 | 447 | 232 | 272 | 330 | 369 | 369 | 231 | 442 | 437 | 442 | 437 | 437 | 418 | 542 | 536 | 504 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:44AM1.96m | 1:09AM1.30m | 12:16PM1.87m | 3:37AM1.19m | 1:01PM1.76m | 2:23PM1.68m | 8:18AM1.42m | 4:16PM1.68m | 7:50AM1.48m | 5:31PM1.76m | 7:55AM1.55m | 6:22PM1.86m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 6:58PM0.63m | 5:25AM1.08m | 8:11PM0.71m | 9:58PM0.73m | 11:31PM0.66m | 10:04AM1.41m | 00:25AM0.57m | 11:51AM1.32m | 1:01AM0.48m | 12:36PM1.19m | 1:29AM0.41m | ||||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | W 5 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 7 | SW 18 | W 7 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 106 | 103 | 79 | 245 | 264 | 447 | 232 | 272 | 330 | 175 | 369 | 29 | 442 | 437 | 442 | 79 | 437 | 100 | 542 | 536 | 504 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 161 | 155 | 157 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 160 | 160 | 148 | 369 | 158 | 154 | 36 | 93 | 55 | 437 | 85 | 418 | 82 | 79 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 12 | S 8 | W 4 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 37 | 149 | 126 | 178 | 25 | 26 | 49 | 13 | 2 | 23 | 20 | 231 | 98 | 8 | 85 | 83 | 6 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 81 | 6 | 13 | 31 | 43 | — | 51 | — | — | 105 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 11 | 0 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 12 |
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