Surf Forecasts:
Santa Rosa surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Rosa this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Rosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Rosa in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Rosa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1230 | 1418 | 1155 | 837 | 715 | 680 | 520 | 479 | 272 | 268 | 277 | 207 | 197 | 135 | 155 | 183 | 260 | 343 | 582 | 725 | 897 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:03PM0.64m | 6:31AM0.90m | 6:40PM0.67m | 6:56AM0.86m | 7:20PM0.71m | 7:21AM0.81m | 8:03PM0.73m | 7:49AM0.75m | 8:54PM0.74m | 8:20AM0.67m | 9:54PM0.74m | 8:59AM0.60m | 11:11PM0.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:35PM0.24m | 11:54PM0.16m | 12:58PM0.22m | 00:30AM0.20m | 1:22PM0.19m | 1:08AM0.24m | 1:48PM0.18m | 1:51AM0.30m | 2:17PM0.17m | 2:42AM0.36m | 2:53PM0.16m | 3:51AM0.42m | 3:39PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1230 | 1418 | 1155 | 837 | 715 | 680 | 520 | 479 | 272 | 268 | 277 | 79 | 83 | 86 | 62 | 59 | 61 | 343 | 582 | 725 | 897 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | S 8 | W 12 | S 6 | S 6 | W 11 | S 6 | SW 21 | W 12 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 18 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 23 | 3 | 16 | 17 | 3 | 92 | 79 | 207 | 197 | 132 | 77 | 183 | 260 | 45 | 43 | 44 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 11 | W 12 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 15 | 37 | 51 | 113 | 133 | 135 | 155 | 96 | 72 | 71 | 35 | 35 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 16 | — | — | — | — | 23 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 39 | 20 | 10 | 39 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
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Information about the Santa Rosa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Rosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Rosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Rosa 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 (Santa Rosa) 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 Santa Rosa 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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