Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—the next 16 days are looking pretty flat and messy for Rosarito. This spot usually gets consistent waves, but we’re stuck in a real lull. Water temp is sitting at 70°F, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only silver lining.

The first few days – Tuesday 21st through Wednesday 22nd – are a write-off: cross-onshore wind, choppy, and only waist-high dribble. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th morning show a little more hope, with light offshore breezes and a very long-period groundswell (24 seconds on Friday morning). That long period means the swell will be very clean and powerful, but it might break too straight on the beach sections. Still, the wave energy is strong (1052 units) and the swell is a modest 3ft from the SW, right on the optimum direction. It’s what I’d call borderline – you might score a few if you’re lucky and the tides line up.

Saturday 25th light offshore again, but the swell drops to 3ft. More of a longboard kind of day.

Now, the best chance in the first week is probably Monday 27th morning. Swell picks up to 4ft from the SW at 18 seconds, with gentle cross-shore winds. The combined energy is strong (1097 units), and the period is nice and long. It’s still only a marginal forecast, but if you pick your bank right, you might find some chest-high lines with shape. Crowds are possible here – it’s consistent and beginner-friendly, so expect a few heads.

Tuesday 28th morning is similar, a touch bigger at 5ft, but the wind shifts a bit cross-onshore later. Still the best of the bunch.

After that, the second week gets a bit shifty. Friday 31st morning stands out for size and wind: 5ft from the south with an offshore breeze (WNW). That’s a solid head-high plus, and the energy is very strong (1252 units). The only catch – the direction is S, not the ideal SW, so the waves might be a little less organized. But with clean faces, it could be fun for stronger surfers. The 15-second period is long enough to pack punch.

From Saturday 1st August onward, it’s back to small, weak junk with poor shape. The last few days are barely knee-high and messy, so don’t bother.

In short: nothing epic, but if you’re keen, chase the Monday 27th morning session or gamble on the offshore Friday 31st. Conditions can change, but right now this stretch is a tough one. Stay tuned – it won’t stay poor forever.

Rusty

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