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Rosarito Surf Forecast
/ Baja Norte (67 surf breaks) /
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Rosarito surfForecast / Baja Norte / Mexico
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 15 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rosarito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rosarito sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 17th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Fri 22 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 | |
334 | 268 | 473 | 833 | 1244 | 1565 | 1445 | 1047 | 625 | 383 | 191 | 149 | 119 | 157 | 143 | 236 | 136 | 212 | 130 | 432 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 8:23PM2.44m | 9:53AM1.62m | 9:03PM2.51m | 10:50AM1.57m | 9:47PM2.51m | 11:51AM1.52m | 10:35PM2.43m | 12:58PM1.48m | 11:28PM2.30m | 2:12PM1.49m | 00:28AM2.11m | 3:26PM1.55m | 1:39AM1.91m | 4:28PM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31AM0.00m | 2:42PM0.91m | 4:20AM-0.07m | 3:24PM0.99m | 5:12AM-0.07m | 4:10PM1.07m | 6:09AM-0.00m | 5:03PM1.15m | 7:09AM0.11m | 6:12PM1.23m | 8:12AM0.23m | 7:46PM1.27m | 9:14AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 12 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 205 | 245 | 473 | 833 | 1244 | 1565 | 1445 | 1047 | 625 | 383 | 191 | 149 | 119 | 82 | 78 | 133 | 117 | 212 | 130 | 432 | 127 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | WNW 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 334 | 268 | 236 | 168 | 156 | 137 | 96 | 59 | 72 | 71 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 157 | 143 | 236 | 136 | 111 | 126 | 125 | 78 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WNW 16 | W 16 | S 18 | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 7 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 27 | 51 | 47 | 48 | 69 | 95 | 93 | 90 | 75 | 75 | 137 | 103 | 130 | 79 | 62 | 108 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 173 | 11 | 11 | 202 | 679 | 11 | 58 | 11 | 0 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 173 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 |
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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.
Rosarito is 5 km (3 miles) from the very large city of Rosarito. If you plan a holiday in Baja Norte, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosarito. Rosarito has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as cheap car hire and transport links.
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