Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 874 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s 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 Rosarito in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s brewing out there.
Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a long stretch from now through the end of August where the surf is pretty meager, with just small, weak swell bumping into crummy wind angles. Nothing worth paddling out for in a serious way until we get to the end of the month.
Rosarito (beach, reef and rivermouth) – Things finally show a little life on Sunday, the 30th of August. That afternoon, we see a cross-offshore breeze start to clean things up, with a SSW swell rolling in at about 3ft and a period of 14 seconds. The combined wave energy is still moderate at 611, but for the first time in days, it’s looking rideable and clean. It’s not big, but for a beginner-friendly spot, that’s a nice window. The water temp is around 69°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, if you can wait, the real standout shows up on Saturday, the 5th of September. That morning is absolute glass – wind is light from the ESE at just 3 mph, and it’s dead calm. We’ve got a solid 4ft swell from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1037, which is a strong, punchy groundswell. That’s a proper clean, lined-up day for experienced surfers. The energy is solid, the direction is right for the break, and with glassy conditions, you won’t find much better in this outlook. Crowds can sometimes show up here, so get in early.
After that, we get a bit of a drop-off. Monday the 7th of September sees some bigger swell – 8ft on the face – but it’s got a short period of 10 seconds and cross-onshore wind, so it’s choppy and not much fun. The energy is huge (2206) but the quality is not there.
Overall, the first week is a write-off for decent surf. The best bet is that Saturday the 5th of September morning session. Make it count.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 154 | 236 | 246 | 219 | 267 | 260 | 215 | 470 | 547 | 538 | 396 | 313 | 319 | 246 | 163 | 161 | 874 | 515 | 748 | 693 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:50PM1.98m | 8:51AM1.53m | 7:29PM2.07m | 9:09AM1.59m | 8:04PM2.14m | 9:27AM1.66m | 8:38PM2.17m | 9:47AM1.73m | 9:11PM2.15m | 10:09AM1.81m | 9:46PM2.07m | 10:31AM1.88m | 10:22PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:12AM0.33m | 1:26PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.27m | 2:00PM1.02m | 3:05AM0.23m | 2:34PM0.91m | 3:29AM0.23m | 3:08PM0.82m | 3:52AM0.28m | 3:44PM0.74m | 4:16AM0.36m | 4:23PM0.67m | 4:38AM0.48m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 154 | 236 | 246 | 137 | 267 | 181 | 215 | 470 | 547 | 538 | 396 | 313 | 319 | 186 | 103 | 71 | 874 | 515 | 748 | 693 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | S 8 | WNW 10 | S 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 154 | 25 | 125 | 219 | 139 | 260 | 206 | 245 | 245 | 36 | 209 | 132 | 130 | 151 | 163 | 57 | 71 | 75 | 40 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 18 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 11 | SSE 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | S 9 | — | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 8 | 199 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 61 | 40 | 22 | 36 | 233 | 27 | 31 | 50 | 246 | 109 | 161 | 38 | 59 | — | 22 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 45 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 116 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 12 | 96 | 316 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 173 | 41 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
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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).
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