
Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 745 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rosarito in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly on it or cross-on it, and the conditions are just not cooperating. We’ll have to weather a long stretch of poor surf before anything even gets close to being worth a look.
The first bit of real hope comes on August 13th, Thursday morning. Even then, it’s only a marginal call. The ocean just doesn’t want to line up.
Let’s break it down. The only spot on the cards is Rosarito, a beach, reef, and rivermouth setup that’s exposed to the SW. It’s a consistent beginner-friendly wave, but the crowds can show up sometimes.
The whole period is plagued by onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the W and NW at 9 – 12 mph. That’s going to keep the surface bumpy and messy. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate, ranging from 283 to 693, but the wind is just ruining it.
The one slight glimmer is the morning of Thursday the 13th. We’ve got a tiny 2 ft swell from the SW with a solid 16-second period – that’s long enough to have some real push, but it’s still small. The wind is light, only 6 mph from the W and onshore. It’s still just “marginal,” but because it’s the closest thing to clean all week, I’d have to call it the best on offer. Don’t expect much, but you might catch a few ankle-biters with some shape.
After that, it’s right back to the choppy, poor surf through the 14th, 15th, and into the week. The swell stays under 4 ft, and the cross-onshore wind keeps it ugly.
There is a second, more tentative standout on Wednesday August 19th. The wind is light, only 6 mph from the SW but cross-onshore, creating small wind ripples. It’s still only a marginal forecast. The swell is 3–3 ft from the SW/SSW with a 16-second period, offering long lines but tiny. If you’re desperate and the wind drops glassy, you might find a fun little wave, but don’t hold your breath.
For the rest of the run, from the 21st onward, it’s all poor. The swell drops to nothing (1 ft–2 ft) with short period, and the wind stays on it. Not worth paddling out.
Overall, the water temperature is 73°F at the start, which is 5°F warmer than usual – it’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you’ll be comfortable while you’re waiting for a clean wave.
Hang in there. It’s a rough stretch, but it can’t stay this way forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
137 | 236 | 116 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 | 245 | 344 | 269 | 260 | 323 | 745 | 508 | 644 | 628 | 558 | 459 | 407 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:50PM2.42m | 9:32AM1.68m | 8:39PM2.46m | 10:05AM1.77m | 9:25PM2.40m | 10:38AM1.85m | 10:09PM2.27m | 11:11AM1.90m | 10:52PM2.07m | 11:44AM1.93m | 11:37PM1.83m | 12:17PM1.93m | 00:24AM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:04AM-0.06m | 2:27PM0.90m | 3:42AM-0.06m | 3:16PM0.80m | 4:17AM0.02m | 4:04PM0.73m | 4:50AM0.16m | 4:52PM0.69m | 5:21AM0.34m | 5:42PM0.70m | 5:50AM0.54m | 6:36PM0.74m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
137 | 151 | 93 | 307 | 249 | 222 | 254 | 306 | 245 | 344 | 269 | 255 | 251 | 745 | 508 | 644 | 628 | 558 | 459 | 407 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 4 | SW 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 6 |
134 | 236 | 74 | 85 | 43 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 260 | 323 | 9 | 109 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SW 20 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | W 11 | W 13 | W 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
80 | 20 | 116 | 74 | 61 | 61 | 45 | 16 | 23 | 42 | 186 | 57 | 38 | 44 | 39 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 11 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 10 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 |
3 | — | — | 31 | — | — | 33 | — | — | 24 | — | 12 | 9 | 19 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 28 | 78 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 |
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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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