Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Rosarito.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next few days are looking pretty average. We've got some solid swell energy rolling in, with the combined energy readings up around 1371 to 1432, but the wind is just not playing ball. It's cross-on and choppy, so even though there's some decent 5ft to 7ft SSW swell, the surface is all messed up. For the Sunday and Monday period, it's pretty much a write-off for a decent paddle.

Now, there’s a little glimmer of hope if you’re patient. Come Wednesday the 9th, we see the wind drop right out. Wednesday afternoon is looking glassy, with a 3ft SW groundswell rolling in on a 16-second period. That long period will bring some nice shape, but the size is small, so it's more of a longboard or a funboard session. The water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Thursday the 10th keeps the same vibe – light cross-on winds with 3ft SW swell, same long 16-second period. It’s marginal, but there’s potential for a clean wave if you pick your bank. The energy is moderate, sitting around 553.

The real standout here, the one that catches my eye, is that Wednesday afternoon glass-off. When it’s glassy, Rosarito (beach, reef and rivermouth) can really shine, and the long period SW groundswell will wrap in nicely, especially around the reef and rivermouth areas. The crowd situation is "sometimes", so you might have company, but it shouldn't be too bad on a small day.

For the rest of the first week, it’s a mix of small SW swell and cross-shore winds. Friday the 11th has some 3ft swell with cross-shore breezes, which could be alright if you’re just looking for a grovel.

Looking further out, into the second week, the swell drops right off. From the 13th onwards, we’re mostly looking at 2ft to 3ft SW groundswell, with periods getting long again (up to 20 seconds). The wind stays mostly cross-on, and the energy drops below 500, so it’s weak. There’s a slight uptick around the 21st, with 3ft to 4ft SW swell and a bit more energy (642 to 745), but the wind is onshore, so it’s not going to be great. Honestly, if you’re not keen on the small stuff, you might be waiting a while.

Bottom line: Wednesday afternoon the 9th is your best bet for a clean, glassy session on a long period SW groundswell. Everything else is small, windy, or just marginal. Keep an eye on the forecasts though, things can change.

Rusty.

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