Rosarito Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.36° N 117.07° W

Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rosarito sea temperature is
22.7° C
2.5° 

Rosarito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rosarito surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rosarito this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you—this forecast period is a struggle for Rosarito. The surf is small, weak, and mostly messy for the next couple weeks, with the wind turning cross-onshore far too often. Swell heights stay between about 2ft and 4ft, with periods mostly in the 14 to 18 second range—an old groundswell that’s lost its steam. The combined energy sits in the moderate zone, mostly between 300 and 700, and it shows in the water: soft, broken lines, no power, hard to get stoked about.

The first few days—Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th—are honest about things: tiny waves, maybe knee-to-waist high, with light offshore wind early (WNW at 6–9 mph) keeping the surface clean, but there’s just no swell behind it. The water is sitting at 73°F, which is 5°F warmer than normal for this time of year—that’s notable, so at least you won’t freeze. But surf quality is poor to marginal, and even Wednesday afternoon is iffy.

From Thursday the 13th through Saturday the 15th, it gets more inconsistent and the wind switches to cross-onshore. Mornings are calmer, but the afternoon chop builds as the breeze hits 9–12 mph from the WNW. Swell inches up to 3–4ft, but the period drops to 15–16 seconds, and the energy stays weak. It’s the kind of surf you’d paddle out for if you’re desperate, but the shape is poor—fat faces, no push, and the tide just doesn’t cooperate. The combined energy bumps up Friday afternoon (618) and Saturday (682–690), but it doesn’t translate into quality.

Then comes a long dry spell—Sunday the 16th all the way to Saturday the 22nd—where it’s just poor. Swell stays around 2–3ft, period drops to 13–14 seconds, and the cross-onshore wind never lets up. The energy falls into the 300–500 range, and the early mornings are often the cleanest but still flat. No standout sessions in there. You’re better off leaving the board in the car.

There’s a hint of hope at the end of the window. Monday the 24th and especially Tuesday the 25th into Wednesday the 26th look like the swell might start waking up. Wednesday the 26th morning shows combined energy of 784, with 4ft at 16 seconds from the SW—still modest, but it’s the biggest push we’ve seen. The wind is cross-on from the NW at 9 mph, so it won’t be glassy, but if the sets line up, those exposed SW-facing sandbars could offer a few workable peaks. That Wednesday looks like the most promising of the run, but it’s still only a small wave, so keep the expectations in check.

Don’t write it off completely—the consistent nature of the break means it won’t stay this poor forever. The swell direction stays SW, which is a good sign, and once the period climbs back above 16 seconds and the energy pushes past 700, we’re on the edge of something. But for now, if you’re not a beginner who just wants to get wet, I’d hold off. Stay patient, watch the tide, and enjoy the warm water while it lasts.

— Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
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SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
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16
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
116
307
249
222
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306
245
344
273
260
323
854
508
644
628
435
412
412
301
297
344
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
W
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
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15
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:32AM1.68m
8:39PM2.46m
10:05AM1.77m
9:25PM2.40m
10:38AM1.85m
10:09PM2.27m
11:11AM1.90m
10:52PM2.07m
11:44AM1.93m
11:37PM1.83m
12:17PM1.93m
00:24AM1.58m
12:51PM1.90m
1:24AM1.35m
Low Tide
2:27PM0.90m
3:42AM-0.06m
3:16PM0.80m
4:17AM0.02m
4:04PM0.73m
4:50AM0.16m
4:52PM0.69m
5:21AM0.34m
5:42PM0.70m
5:50AM0.54m
6:36PM0.74m
6:15AM0.75m
7:40PM0.78m
rain showers
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7:37
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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