Rosarito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the local surf scene for Rosarito over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, the first week is a bit of a grind. For the first few days, we’re looking at small, chopped-up conditions with a persistent cross-onshore breeze making a mess of things. Honestly, from Thursday 9th July through to Monday 13th July, it’s pretty tough to get excited. The swell is around 3ft to 3ft with a long 15-16 second period, but that wind is just killing the quality. The wave energy is pretty weak, sitting around 500-700 (moderate). Kite surfers might get a look in, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Tuesday 14th July. Tuesday morning at Rosarito is a standout. The wind drops out completely, going glassy, and the swell drops to a tiny 2ft from the south with a 12-second period. The wave energy is way down (219, weak), but clean, tiny waves are better than messy, small ones. It’s not a day for a big wave hunt, but for a beginner-friendly session or a longboard cruise, it’ll be super clean.

The real action, though, is brewing for the second week. Keep an eye on Saturday 18th July. The wind goes light offshore or onshore, and the swell starts to build. By Saturday afternoon, we’re looking at 6ft from the south with a 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is massive (2409, very strong). That’s a big jump.

Sunday 19th July is the pick of the bunch. Sunday morning delivers 5ft from the south with a 13-second period, and the wind is light onshore. The energy is still pumping (1261, strong). This is going to be a solid day for Rosarito. The swell direction is from the south, which is close to the optimum southwest direction. With a 5ft swell, it’s going to be too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it’s going to be excellent. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit surprises there.

The following week doesn’t hold the same punch. Monday 20th through Wednesday 22nd sees the swell drop back down to 3ft-3ft with a longer period, but the cross-onshore wind returns, making it messy. Not a lot to write home about.

The best bet is clear: Sunday 19th July. The south swell at 5ft, 13 seconds, with light wind, is the standout. The wave energy is strong (1261), and the direction is a perfect match. Just be aware that with a 5ft swell, it’s not for the groms, and crowds are possible here. The long period from the south means it’ll be a clean, powerful wave, especially on the reef and rivermouth sections. Saturday 18th afternoon is a solid runner-up, but it’s a bit more raw and building.

So, hang in there through the first week. The second week has a day or two of magic. As always, forecasts for the second week are a bit less certain, but the signals are strong.

Rusty.

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