Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with 1,015 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
The water is sitting at 70°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus. The overall pattern for the next 16 days is one of those slow-burn periods. We’ve got a long stretch of marginal surf coming up, with a lot of small, inconsistent energy and winds that are mostly cross-on or onshore. There’s no real standout, but there are a couple of windows that look better than the rest.
The first real chance to get wet is on Saturday, July 19th at Rosarito. We’re looking at a 3 ft to 3 ft SW swell coming in with a very long period of 17-18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, which means good shape, but it’s small. The combined energy is moderate (885 to 1012 on Sunday). The wind on Sunday morning is offshore, so the surf will be clean, but the swell is tiny. It’s a beginner-friendly spot anyway, so for a learner, this is a decent window.
The real highlight, the one that’s worth keeping an eye on, is the stretch from Tuesday, July 28th through Thursday, July 30th. The swell ticks up to 4 ft to 5 ft from the SW, with periods around 16-17 seconds, giving us moderate wave energy (1074 to 1468). The wind is light and offshore in the mornings, which is a major positive. This is the best the 16-day window has to offer. It’s still not huge, but it’s clean, consistent, and the sets will have some push. For a beginner spot, this is a proper fun session. Crowds are possible here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
The last week of July into early August sees a slight bump in size, with a 6 ft SSW swell on Friday, July 31st, but the period drops to 14 seconds, and the wind is cross-on. That’s a bit more power, but the quality takes a hit. For a beach and reef setup like this, it’s more work than it’s worth. The final days of the forecast show the swell fading and the wind staying onshore, so it’s a bit of a fizzle.
Overall, if you’re a beginner, the 28th to 30th of July is your best bet. It’s not a classic, but it’s clean, and it’s rideable. For anyone else, this is a week to wait for the next storm track.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 307 | 130 | 403 | 487 | 330 | 406 | 496 | 587 | 465 | 516 | 503 | 362 | 362 | 347 | 232 | 222 | 180 | 541 | 342 | 763 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:50AM1.72m | 2:06PM1.83m | 1:53AM1.46m | 2:53PM1.84m | 3:27AM1.27m | 3:45PM1.85m | 5:43AM1.21m | 4:40PM1.86m | 7:32AM1.28m | 5:35PM1.90m | 8:24AM1.36m | 6:24PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.93m | 7:20AM0.57m | 8:26PM0.93m | 7:54AM0.78m | 9:57PM0.88m | 8:32AM0.96m | 11:28PM0.77m | 9:22AM1.11m | 00:37AM0.64m | 10:38AM1.21m | 1:26AM0.51m | 11:54AM1.23m | 2:05AM0.40m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 307 | 130 | 344 | 389 | 302 | 227 | 496 | 587 | 465 | 516 | 503 | 362 | 362 | 347 | 64 | 222 | 43 | 425 | 342 | 476 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 12 | WNW 6 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 12 | W 6 | S 11 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 89 | 49 | 403 | 487 | 330 | 406 | 167 | 90 | 57 | 25 | 33 | 11 | 25 | 45 | 232 | 58 | 180 | 39 | 151 | 763 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 16 | W 15 | W 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 | WNW 14 | SW 8 | WNW 5 | SW 8 | SW 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | WNW 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 26 | 20 | 124 | 116 | 18 | 71 | 69 | 7 | 67 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 72 | 97 | 171 | 118 | 541 | 45 | 26 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | 20 | — | 16 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 23 | 29 | 44 | 66 | — | 58 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 270 | 12 | 173 | 59 | 11 |
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