Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Rosarito.
Alright, truth be told, it’s gonna be a long, flat spell for a while. We’ve got a big gap of nothing much to get excited about. The first real chance of something worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Friday the 17th. Before that, we’re looking at a solid week of tiny, weak, and messy conditions. The swell is there, but it’s just not doing anything for us – we’re talking small waves around 1 ft to 3 ft, with wonky onshore or cross-onshore winds messing up any chance of a clean face. The combined energy is low to moderate, staying under 900 (834) at best, and it’s mostly just a bumpy, choppy ocean. Not worth your time.
Things finally show a pulse on the afternoon of Friday the 17th. Rosarito (beach, reef and rivermouth) – this is the only break we’ve got info for – will see a glassy window. The wind drops right off, going glass with a slight air, and that’s a major positive for clean conditions. The swell is small, only 2 ft from the SW with a 14-second period, so it’s a long-period groundswell. That’s good for shape, but the energy is still weak (350). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and with crowds only *sometimes* a problem, this is a great time for a learner to have a clean, quiet session.
Then, Sunday the 19th morning is the real standout. Another glassy morning rolls in, with the wind going completely calm. The swell bumps up a touch to 3 ft from the SW, but the period is a very long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy gets up to 737 – moderate, but for this stretch, it’s the best we see. The waves will have some punch, better shape, and long lulls between sets, making it easy to get back out. The direction matches the optimum SW, so it’s working the banks right. For a beginner-friendly wave, this is about as good as it gets in this forecast window. It’s not big, but it will be clean and fun. Sunday afternoon gets a bit choppy again as the wind swings cross-onshore.
After that, the last week looks like it fades back into onshore slop and small waves, with poor conditions returning through to the 23rd. Nothing else worth ringing the alarm for.
So, keep your eyes on *Friday the 17th afternoon* for a little glassy window, but the real winner is Sunday morning the 19th – glassy, clean, and a touch more energy. Perfect for a longboard or a funboard.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tue 14 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 547 | 527 | 617 | 632 | 502 | 441 | 519 | 387 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 372 | 316 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 286 | 161 | 127 | 183 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 3:51AM1.27m | 4:15PM1.96m | 5:50AM1.25m | 5:09PM2.09m | 7:19AM1.32m | 6:05PM2.24m | 8:21AM1.41m | 7:00PM2.38m | 9:10AM1.50m | 7:53PM2.49m | 9:54AM1.57m | 8:44PM2.55m | 10:36AM1.63m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.88m | 9:04AM0.91m | 11:47PM0.66m | 10:06AM1.02m | 00:50AM0.42m | 11:18AM1.09m | 1:44AM0.19m | 12:26PM1.10m | 2:33AM0.01m | 1:28PM1.06m | 3:19AM-0.11m | 2:24PM1.01m | 4:04AM-0.15m | 3:17PM0.96m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 125 | 183 | 159 | 161 | 254 | 225 | 519 | 387 | 372 | 372 | 382 | 372 | 316 | 394 | 400 | 282 | 336 | 286 | 161 | 106 | 183 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 547 | 527 | 617 | 632 | 502 | 441 | 147 | 140 | 120 | 84 | 59 | 39 | 39 | 22 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 16 | 29 | 85 | 154 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 19 | — | S 10 | — | S 10 | — | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | S 16 | SSW 18 | S 18 | SW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 15 |
| kJ | 99 | 124 | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 9 | — | 30 | 47 | 102 | 25 | 18 | 25 | 18 | 96 | 133 | 127 | 38 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 192 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 173 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 12 |
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