Rosarito Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.36° N 117.07° W

Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Rosarito sea temperature is
22.6° C
2.5° 

Rosarito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Rosarito surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 447 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 8th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
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Period (s)
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SSW
19
0.6
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18
0.8
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18
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SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
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15
0.8
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0.8
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0.7
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0.4
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20
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
329
218
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158
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236
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307
249
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254
306
245
242
273
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
20
NW
10
NW
10
W
10
WSW
5
W
10
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10
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Wind State
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on
High Tide
4:46PM2.07m
7:45AM1.36m
5:56PM2.19m
8:24AM1.48m
6:57PM2.33m
8:59AM1.58m
7:50PM2.42m
9:32AM1.68m
8:39PM2.46m
10:05AM1.77m
9:25PM2.40m
10:38AM1.85m
10:09PM2.27m
Low Tide
9:24AM1.19m
00:46AM0.34m
11:15AM1.21m
1:38AM0.15m
12:34PM1.13m
2:23AM0.01m
1:35PM1.02m
3:04AM-0.06m
2:27PM0.90m
3:42AM-0.06m
3:16PM0.80m
4:17AM0.02m
4:04PM0.73m
4:50AM0.16m
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7:40
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Feels °C
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Information about the Rosarito Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rosarito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rosarito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rosarito surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Rosarito) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Rosarito may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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