Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SSW swell with 721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. 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+) | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next 16 days at Rosarito are looking like a real struggle. The models are showing a long, flat spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. There’s a solid two-week gap here with no real surf on offer, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
The first hint of anything comes right at the very end of the run. On the morning of Saturday, August 15th, Rosarito is showing a little bump of 3 ft from the SW, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can bring some shape, but the wind is a cross-onshore breeze at 9 mph, making it messy. The combined energy is moderate (452), but with the poor conditions and the fact that the whole run is labeled “poor surf conditions,” it’s a tough sell. Even then, the swell is small, so it’s really only for the keenest loggers.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. For a beginner-friendly spot like Rosarito (beach, reef, and rivermouth), the lack of decent swell is a bummer. It’s a consistent spot normally, so this blank run feels worse than it would in a flukey area. The wind is almost always on it or cross-onshore, making it choppy and uninviting. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer if the wind holds.
Hang in there, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, and it’s rare for this place to stay this quiet for so long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 724 | 299 | 342 | 198 | 99 | 117 | 115 | 113 | 85 | 108 | 126 | 129 | 108 | 112 | 107 | 132 | 128 | 97 | 121 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:03PM2.15m | 11:25AM1.66m | 10:36PM2.05m | 11:51AM1.71m | 11:11PM1.89m | 12:19PM1.77m | 11:51PM1.71m | 12:51PM1.82m | 00:41AM1.50m | 1:30PM1.87m | 1:56AM1.29m | 2:21PM1.92m | 4:13AM1.17m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:01AM0.26m | 4:35PM0.94m | 5:25AM0.35m | 5:18PM0.92m | 5:49AM0.47m | 6:07PM0.90m | 6:13AM0.61m | 7:07PM0.89m | 6:39AM0.76m | 8:27PM0.84m | 7:09AM0.92m | 10:07PM0.74m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 724 | 299 | 342 | 198 | 43 | 83 | 68 | 60 | 83 | 108 | 126 | 129 | 108 | 79 | 78 | 132 | 128 | 97 | 121 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 41 | 195 | 92 | 92 | 99 | 75 | 115 | 113 | 85 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 75 | 112 | 107 | 57 | 39 | 33 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | W 21 | WNW 8 | S 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 |
| kJ | — | 39 | 9 | 50 | 59 | 117 | 46 | 72 | 72 | 40 | 67 | 127 | 90 | 61 | 64 | 9 | 37 | 37 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 202 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 37 | 0 | 202 | 202 | 0 | 37 | 12 | 12 |
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