Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s going on with Rosarito over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you: the start of the outlook is a bummer. There’s simply nothing worth paddling out for from Tuesday, August 18th through to late August. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is mainly cross-on or onshore, chopping things up. It’s a real flat spell. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 181 and 533 (moderate), but the wind just ruins any chance of a clean wave. It’s a tough run.
Then, on Sunday afternoon, August 23rd, we finally get a little window. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the south at 3 mph, and the swell is 3ft from the SSW with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is 390 (moderate). The score says "expect good surf conditions," and for a spot that’s been struggling, that’s a standout. Rosarito (beach, reef, and rivermouth) is a beginner-friendly spot, and with these tiny, clean conditions, it’s perfect for a longboard or a soft top. The water is 69°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit. Just be aware that crowds are possible here.
The next real highlight doesn’t show up until Saturday, August 29th. The morning brings a 4ft SW swell at 17 seconds, with a combined energy of 855 (strong). The wind is light and onshore from the west at 6 mph, so it should be clean enough. The afternoon picks up to 4ft SSW at 16 seconds, with 785 (strong) energy. This is a long-period groundswell, so at Rosarito’s rivermouth and reef setup, it could be a fun, punchy little wave. Not a standout for experts, but for beginners and intermediates, it’s the best on offer in the whole outlook. The period is over 15 seconds, so expect long lulls between sets.
The very end of the outlook, on Wednesday, September 2nd, shows a 5ft WNW swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The combined energy is 685 (moderate), but short-period swell like that is usually weak and bumpy. It’s marginal at best, and I wouldn’t call it a standout.
Honestly, the best bet is that Sunday, August 23rd glassy afternoon, or the Saturday, August 29th window. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off with poor surf conditions. It’s a dry spell, but it won’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 181 | 275 | 353 | 310 | 214 | 264 | 264 | 189 | 154 | 114 | 114 | 91 | 186 | 249 | 175 | 198 | 236 | 246 | 219 | 270 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:10AM1.19m | 2:23PM1.79m | 3:38PM1.76m | 8:30AM1.34m | 5:00PM1.79m | 8:23AM1.41m | 6:03PM1.87m | 8:36AM1.47m | 6:50PM1.98m | 8:51AM1.53m | 7:29PM2.07m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM0.80m | 6:48AM1.10m | 10:52PM0.76m | 00:15AM0.65m | 9:57AM1.33m | 1:05AM0.53m | 11:53AM1.30m | 1:42AM0.42m | 12:47PM1.22m | 2:12AM0.33m | 1:26PM1.12m | 2:39AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | WNW 7 | SW 16 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 181 | 73 | 353 | 67 | 54 | 264 | 264 | 189 | 154 | 114 | 114 | 91 | 186 | 249 | 75 | 198 | 236 | 246 | 137 | 35 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | WNW 7 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 14 | WNW 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 114 | 275 | 62 | 310 | 214 | 30 | 20 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 15 | 82 | 37 | 23 | 151 | 154 | 199 | 90 | 219 | 270 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | WNW 10 | W 6 | W 5 | S 10 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 2 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 56 | 29 | 19 | 175 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 139 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | 77 | — | 102 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 17 | 26 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 12 | 37 | 316 | 0 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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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