Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here, laying it on the line. The next two weeks are looking pretty slim pickings. We're stuck with a lot of small, weak swell and the wind’s mostly working against us. The water’s running about 73°, which is a touch warmer than average, so you won't need the thickest rubber.

The first chance we get is Friday morning, August 7th, with a tiny 2ft SSW swell from a long 19-second period. That long period's going to make it break weird at the beach, and the light WNW offshore breeze is nice, but the overall energy is weak, just 508. It's a marginal call at best. The weekend looks poor, with cross-onshore winds and chop making a mess of things.

We then go through a real dry spell with no decent recommendations for days. The surf stays small, the wind mostly cross-onshore, and there's just no power behind it. There's a little uptick on Sunday afternoon, August 9th, but it's still not clean. Don't get excited.

The middle of the week is a bust. Small waves, light cross-onshore breezes, and nothing with any grunt. We're just waiting for something better.

Now, heading into the second week, things perk up a bit, but it's still not a green light. Around August 14th, we see the swell energy climb to 599-654, with a 2ft SW groundswell rolling in from 18 seconds. That's a good period for the reefs and points, but the wind's not playing fair. Friday morning, August 14th, has an offshore breeze, but it goes cross-onshore in the afternoon. That morning window is your best bet, but it's still just a maybe.

The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell bump to 3-4ft, but the NW winds are cross-onshore and it'll be choppy. The energy is moderate, but it's wasted on messy conditions. The period also drops, so it loses that groundswell punch.

The final stretch, from August 17th through the 22nd, is pretty grim. The swell stays small, the winds are all over the place, and the energy is weak to moderate. There's just nothing worth chasing. If you can catch the morning offshore breeze, you might find a thigh-high wave at Rosarito, but you'll have to earn it. This setup looks more fun for the kiteboarders than us paddle surfers.

So, keep the board handy, but don't be shocked if you're just doing a lot of driving.

Rusty.

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