Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,441 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for the Baja coast.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a long stretch of mediocrity to wade through. The first surfable day is Sunday, July 26th, but even then it’s a tough sell. For the next week and a half, the swell is there but the quality is just not lining up. We’re looking at a solid run of marginal conditions until the wind finally lets up. The real story is a long wait for a tiny window of clean conditions.
Rosarito is the only game in town, a beach, reef, and rivermouth setup that’s exposed to the SW. The water temp is about average for the time of year.
The whole first week is plagued by cross-onshore winds. Starting Sunday morning the 26th, we have a 4ft SW swell with a long 19-second period, but the cross-on breeze keeps it bumpy. With a moderate combined energy of 914, it’s not small, but it’s messy. The same story repeats all the way through to Thursday, July 30th. The swell bumps up to 5ft on Tuesday the 28th, with energy climbing to 1204, but it’s still choppy. Thursday afternoon the 30th sees a jump to 6ft from the SSW, period dropping to 14 seconds, and the wind swings onshore from the WSW, making it even less appealing.
Friday, July 31st, the swell peaks at 6ft from the SSW, with a solid energy of 1352, but the onshore wind is up to 9 mph, and it’s just messy. For beginners, that 6ft is pushing the upper limit, and with the wind, it’s not a fun day. Saturday, August 1st, the bottom drops out – swell fades to 5ft, energy plummets to 647, and conditions are rated poor. This run of poor conditions lasts for about a week, with swell dropping to tiny 2ft to 2ft waves.
The only standout, and it’s a promising one, is the very end of the forecast. On Monday, August 10th, we finally get a break. The morning shows a glassy, offshore wind from the NW at just 3 mph. The swell is small at 2ft from the SW, with a 14-second period and combined energy of 252. It’s not a big swell, but the wind is practically flat. This is a true rare gem in the lineup – clean, glassy conditions at a spot that has been onshore for weeks. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Don’t expect a crowd because it’s small, but the quality of the wave will be the best of the whole 16 days. For the rest of the second week, it’s all small and marginal.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1070 | 825 | 702 | 891 | 1019 | 783 | 745 | 1073 | 1000 | 875 | 788 | 558 | 558 | 581 | 1240 | 1303 | 1229 | 1110 | 938 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:21AM1.47m | 7:47PM2.12m | 9:45AM1.50m | 8:23PM2.19m | 10:10AM1.54m | 8:57PM2.22m | 10:35AM1.57m | 9:30PM2.21m | 11:00AM1.61m | 10:03PM2.15m | 11:25AM1.66m | 10:36PM2.05m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:38AM0.31m | 1:33PM1.16m | 3:10AM0.24m | 2:11PM1.10m | 3:40AM0.19m | 2:46PM1.04m | 4:08AM0.18m | 3:21PM1.00m | 4:35AM0.20m | 3:57PM0.96m | 5:01AM0.26m | 4:35PM0.94m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 1070 | 825 | 702 | 891 | 1019 | 783 | 745 | 1073 | 1000 | 875 | 788 | 558 | 432 | 485 | 1240 | 1303 | 1229 | 1110 | 938 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 52 | 55 | 73 | 65 | 89 | 113 | 77 | 123 | 105 | 83 | 104 | 471 | 558 | 581 | 44 | 59 | 39 | — | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 18 | S 15 | S 14 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | W 21 |
| kJ | 48 | 34 | 48 | 21 | 22 | 151 | 51 | 8 | 104 | 168 | 203 | 77 | 62 | 40 | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | 65 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 173 | 261 | 11 | 11 | 254 | 0 | 11 | 173 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 173 | 12 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 12 |
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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).
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