Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 522 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Sep 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM. 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 14th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what's coming up for Rosarito over the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a story of two halves, so grab a coffee.
Right, so straight off the bat, the early part of this outlook is a bit of a bummer. There’s a gap here, with no proper surf on offer for the first few days. We’re looking at Sunday 13th through to Tuesday 15th, and honestly, it’s a washout. The waves are tiny and messy, with a sloppy, cross-onshore wind that just ruins any chance of a decent wave. You'd be wasting your time.
Things start to look a little more promising from Wednesday morning the 16th, but don't get too excited. We're seeing small swell pulses coming out of the SW, around 2ft to 3ft, with that nice, clean offshore wind (E). The swell is running with a very long period of 16 to 19 seconds, which at a spot like Rosarito—a mix of beach, reef, and rivermouth—means you'll get some proper lines pushing in, but the gaps between sets will be long. The water is currently sitting at a much warmer 73°F, about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year, so you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.
The best of the first week will be on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd. We’ve got a solid 3ft of SW groundswell with a 16-17 second period, and the wind is clean and offshore. The combined swell energy will be moderate, hitting between 544 and 665, which is a good sign there’s some push behind it. It’s not a standout for the record books, but for a consistent break like Rosarito, it’s the best we’ve got. Expect a few other folks out as it's a known spot, but it won't be a zoo.
Looking into the second week, the outlook isn't as strong. From Wednesday 23rd of September onwards, we start losing size and period. The swell drops back to 2ft - 3ft with a period falling to 12-14 seconds, and the wind turns cross-onshore again. There's a late rally on the 28th of September, with some strong energy readings (up to 733), but again, the swell is a small 2ft. It’s promising for the long range, but too far out to get your hopes up just yet. Keep it on the radar.
Overall, if you're after waves, your window is the 16th to the 22nd. Forget the first few days and keep an eye on that clean Monday morning.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 19 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 96 | 203 | 281 | 248 | 188 | 161 | 155 | 157 | 245 | 264 | 447 | 232 | 272 | 268 | 369 | 369 | 231 | 442 | 437 | 442 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:20PM1.66m | 11:15AM2.03m | 00:07AM1.47m | 11:44AM1.96m | 1:09AM1.30m | 12:16PM1.87m | 3:37AM1.19m | 1:01PM1.76m | 2:23PM1.68m | 8:18AM1.42m | 4:16PM1.68m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.49m | 4:55AM0.77m | 6:04PM0.55m | 5:14AM0.94m | 6:58PM0.63m | 5:25AM1.08m | 8:11PM0.71m | 9:58PM0.73m | 11:31PM0.66m | 10:04AM1.41m | 00:25AM0.57m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 75 | 203 | 281 | 248 | 158 | 132 | 106 | 77 | 245 | 264 | 447 | 232 | 272 | 268 | 369 | 369 | 31 | 442 | 437 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 87 | 85 | 150 | 192 | 188 | 161 | 155 | 157 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 71 | 133 | 158 | 154 | 40 | 93 | 442 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | S 9 | S 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | S 8 | S 11 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 96 | 177 | 83 | 39 | 37 | 37 | 149 | 126 | 178 | 26 | 28 | 160 | 160 | 148 | 23 | 20 | 231 | 98 | 18 | 85 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | 81 | 9 | 6 | 17 | 60 | 73 | 55 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 173 | 58 | 11 | 58 | 37 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 |
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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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