Surf Forecasts:
Rosarito surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s 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 1.2m 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+) | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rosarito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down, but in feet and Fahrenheit this time.
This forecast starts off as a real dud. The first surfable waves show up Friday afternoon, 14 August, but it’s weak. Rosarito is going to be a struggle for most of the next two weeks. The water temp is 71°, which is a touch warmer than usual for mid-August, so at least the wait will be comfortable.
From the 15th right through to the 24th, it’s mostly poor conditions – small, messy swell with cross-onshore winds making things choppy. There are big gaps here, with many sessions scoring zero. The swell energy is moderate, but the shape is all wrong. On the 22nd, the afternoon shows a flicker of life with a 4ft WNW swell and energy hitting 708 (moderate), but the period is short (7 to 10 seconds) and the wind is cross-on, so it’s still only marginal.
The real standout is Tuesday, 25 August. A solid S swell arrives. Tuesday morning has 6ft S swell with a very long 15-second period, and combined energy cranks up to 1554 (strong). Tuesday afternoon gets even bigger at 6ft from the S, still 15 seconds, with energy at 1794. That’s the big one. Winds are light and cross-on, so there will be a little texture, but nothing too bad. That size is for experienced surfers – it’s packing power. That long period will work best at the reefs and rivermouths around Rosarito, where it will wrap in with proper shape. Sets will be heavy with long waits between them. This is the clear highlight of the whole run.
Wednesday the 26th holds similar size, around 6ft from the SSW, energy still strong at 1365 to 1173, but again light cross-on winds. After that, the swell settles back into the 4ft to 5ft range into the end of the month, with energy dropping but staying moderate. Winds stay light and cross-on, keeping things decent but not glassy.
So the story is clear: the first week and a half is flat and frustrating. Save your energy for Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th. That’s the window worth waiting for.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 323 | 854 | 508 | 644 | 628 | 441 | 412 | 412 | 305 | 297 | 288 | 179 | 181 | 275 | 353 | 310 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 189 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:52PM2.07m | 11:44AM1.93m | 11:37PM1.83m | 12:17PM1.93m | 00:24AM1.58m | 12:51PM1.90m | 1:24AM1.35m | 1:31PM1.85m | 3:10AM1.19m | 2:23PM1.79m | 3:38PM1.76m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:52PM0.69m | 5:21AM0.34m | 5:42PM0.70m | 5:50AM0.54m | 6:36PM0.74m | 6:15AM0.75m | 7:40PM0.78m | 6:36AM0.94m | 9:05PM0.80m | 6:48AM1.10m | 10:52PM0.76m | 00:15AM0.65m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 251 | 854 | 508 | 644 | 628 | 441 | 412 | 412 | 305 | 297 | 113 | 123 | 133 | 115 | 353 | 310 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 189 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 11 | WNW 5 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 6 | S 10 | W 10 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | WNW 8 | W 14 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 323 | 44 | 84 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 56 | 8 | 8 | 288 | 120 | 181 | 275 | 90 | 16 | 57 | 38 | 32 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | WNW 7 | S 11 | W 11 | S 11 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WSW 18 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 59 | 10 | 38 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 179 | 114 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 31 | 34 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 7 | — |
| kJ | 18 | — | 18 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 34 | 82 | 51 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | — | — | 55 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 37 | 37 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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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