Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Rosarito over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a flat spell for the most part. We’ve got a consistent run of small, onshore wind-battered waves that are just not going to offer much for a surfer. The first decent window of opportunity doesn't really show up until the 7th of August, and even then, it's a marginal call.

Let’s start with the best of what’s available. The early morning of Friday, the 7th of August is your best bet. Rosarito (beach, reef and rivermouth) will see a small 2ft swell from the SSW, but the real kicker is the period. We’re talking a very long period groundswell of 19 seconds. That means the waves will have serious push and shape for such a small size, and the gaps between sets will be long. The wind is light and onshore, which is a downer, but the combined energy is moderate (519). The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 71°F.

After that, the surf quality drops right back into the "poor" category. The cross-onshore winds and choppy conditions are a persistent problem. The swell stays small, generally around 2ft to 3ft, and the winds are just not cooperating. For anyone looking at this, the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days.

The second week is a bit of a washout, to be honest. There's a slight bump in swell size around the 14th and 15th of August, with the swell hitting 4ft from the SW, but the winds are still onshore or cross-onshore, making it a messy, choppy affair. The energy picks up into the strong range (828 on the 14th afternoon), but without favourable wind, it’s not going to be a good session.

In short, if you're desperate for a paddle, the 7th of August morning is the only real standout, and it’s a very small window. Otherwise, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. It’s a bit of a bummer, but that’s how it goes sometimes.

Rusty.

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