Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this straight. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty slow for Rosarito. We’ve got some swell on the way, but it’s gonna take a while to get here and even then, it’s going to be a bit of a battle with the onshores and cross-shore winds to find anything clean.

The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s comfortable out there. The surf is going to be inconsistent, with only marginal conditions for the first several days. We’re looking at a fair amount of light, cross-onshore winds, which will keep things a bit bumpy.

I’d say we’re looking at a bit of a lull to start. The first real chance of anything rideable is the early part of next week. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th will see some small surf, around 2ft to 4ft, but the winds are going to be messy, especially Monday. It’s not going to be a time to be picky, just getting wet.

Then we hit a bit of a flat spot, a couple of days where it’s really not worth paddling out. We’re talking the 16th and 17th. The swell is still there in the water, the energy is building, but the wind is just messing it all up. It’s all cross-onshore and the wave quality is poor.

Now, the standouts. Towards the end of the run, we have a period that shows some real promise. The 19th and 20th of September are looking like the pick of the bunch. The swell direction is solid from the southwest, which is the optimum direction for this spot. The swell size will be around 3ft to 3ft, and while the period is long, it’s not crazy long. The energy is building nicely, too, with that combined swell energy jumping up into the 700s, which means there’s plenty of push behind it. The winds are light, though they are onshore, so it might be a bit textured. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see.

The other one to keep an eye on is the 21st of September. The swell is a touch bigger at just under 4ft, and the period is holding at 17 seconds. The energy is even higher, up in the high 700s. But the wind comes more from the northwest, putting it cross-onshore again. It’s got the size and power, but the wind will make it a bit tricky.

The good news is, those sessions have that long-period, groundswell energy. That’s good for this kind of setup. It might be a bit straight at a beach break, but at a rivermouth, it can be magic.

So, there you have it. The first week is all about being patient and not expecting much. The second week, particularly around the 19th to the 21st, is where you want to be. It’s not huge, it’s not perfect, but it’s the most surfable we’re going to get.

Rusty

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