Rosarito surf break

Rosarito surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 18 May 2026 PDT
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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
17.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 21st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Mon
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.5
SW
19
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
274
161
93
119
157
143
236
155
174
128
366
127
233
299
299
299
255
175
314
493
655
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
W
15
WNW
0
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
5
S
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:35PM2.43m
12:58PM1.48m
11:28PM2.30m
2:12PM1.49m
00:28AM2.11m
3:26PM1.55m
1:39AM1.91m
4:28PM1.65m
3:03AM1.73m
5:16PM1.77m
4:31AM1.60m
5:55PM1.88m
5:50AM1.53m
6:27PM1.97m
Low Tide
6:09AM-0.00m
5:03PM1.15m
7:09AM0.11m
6:12PM1.23m
8:12AM0.23m
7:46PM1.27m
9:14AM0.35m
9:36PM1.21m
10:12AM0.46m
11:09PM1.06m
11:03AM0.58m
00:16AM0.86m
11:47AM0.69m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:42
7:42
7:43
7:44
7:44
7:45
7:45
Temp °C
16
20
20
19
21
20
19
20
19
18
19
19
17
18
19
18
19
19
17
18
18
15
18
18
18
20
18
19
19
17
17
17
17
15
16
17
16
17
16
15
15
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
0.8
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
SW
15
0.7
WNW
13
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
274
161
91
119
80
143
176
155
174
107
366
127
233
299
299
299
255
167
314
493
655
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.6
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
S
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
W
10
0.3
S
11
0.5
SW
19
0.6
WNW
5
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
71
90
89
89
157
75
236
136
130
126
93
78
66
44
47
50
20
175
18
7
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
12
0.4
WNW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
S
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
12
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.3
S
11
0.1
SW
19
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
Energy kJ
69
95
93
90
75
60
137
104
132
128
125
108
47
18
18
21
15
20
19
10
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
4
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
4
0.9
NW
5
0.6
WNW
5
0.8
WNW
4
Energy kJ
10
85
147
93
60
78
86
57
19
33
20
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
5
37
37
0
12
37
11
12
12
12
37
37
12
37
37
12
37
37
12
37
37
Best forecast wave conditions in Baja Norte
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Mexico
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
7
5
9
7
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
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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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