Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,928 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 21s 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 5PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's happening for Rosarito over the next couple of weeks.
It's a bit of a mixed forecast, to be honest. We start off with some small, marginal surf, then a solid pulse of energy comes through at the end of July and into the first of August, before it all goes flat again. The water is feeling real warm, about 72°, which is a solid 5° warmer than normal – you'll notice that.
We get going on Friday, July 24th, with a tiny 0.5m SW swell. The energy is moderate (616) but it's a marginal call. A light onshore breeze from the WNW isn't helping. Saturday the 25th is a little better with 0.9m from the SW, still a light breeze, and the energy is climbing (850). Still, the reports are calling it marginal.
The best window opens up around Thursday, July 30th. The swell pushes to 1.6m from the S, with a 16-second period, and the energy is strong (1538). The wind is a light offshore from the WSW, so it'll be clean. Friday, July 31st, is the big one for the experienced crew. The swell hits 2.3m from the SSW, packing strong energy (1952). The period is a bit shorter at 14 seconds, but it's still a proper groundswell. The wind is offshore from the WNW. At that size, the beach and reef setup at Rosarito is for experts only. Saturday, August 1st, the swell is still a solid 1.8m, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it'll be a little lumpy. Still a good day for a capable intermediate.
After that, it's a long, slow fade. From Sunday, August 2nd, the swell drops below 1m and the energy just disappears. The wind stays light, but the waves are small and weak. From the 2nd right through the 8th, it's a long stretch of poor to flat conditions, with the swell barely hitting 0.5m-0.6m. A few days have a longer period, but with no size, there's nothing to ride. It's a real dry spell for this area.
So, if you're looking to surf, your best bet is the 30th of July through the 1st of August. The 31st of July is the standout, but it's a serious wave. The rest is a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 271 | 763 | 756 | 565 | 1070 | 825 | 702 | 891 | 1019 | 702 | 745 | 1073 | 1000 | 875 | 778 | 666 | 558 | 377 | 1226 | 1663 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.96m | 8:55AM1.42m | 7:08PM2.04m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:05AM0.40m | 12:50PM1.21m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:51 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 112 | 763 | 756 | 565 | 1070 | 825 | 702 | 891 | 1019 | 702 | 745 | 1073 | 1000 | 875 | 778 | 666 | 558 | 377 | 1226 | 1663 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 14 | S 15 | SW 15 | W 8 |
| kJ | 233 | 61 | 45 | 63 | 58 | 55 | 75 | 62 | 104 | 110 | 77 | 77 | 96 | 85 | 79 | 90 | 338 | 376 | 255 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 9 | S 15 | S 15 | WNW 8 | S 13 | W 9 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 271 | 126 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 34 | 48 | 21 | 22 | 151 | 51 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 109 | 218 | 62 | 222 | 57 | 104 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 202 | 12 | 12 | 173 | 261 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 261 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 173 | 37 | 0 |
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