Best El Rosario surf window today: tide and conditions

El Rosario's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with falling tide, 4 mph wind, and 5.5 ft swell; tide in range, cross-shore winds, good swell angle. Punta Baja is the top pick at 3.9 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf El Rosario this week

November rates 19/100 for El Rosario. El Rosario is between peak-season windows; July is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 7 mph wind, and 5.3 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Casas surf report
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Seasonal pattern in November

November

El Rosario is between peak seasons right now. Peak month: July.

Next steps

Turn El Rosario's season guide into today's surf call

The calendar shows when this zone usually works. Start with the live report before you load boards.

Check today's Casas surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current El Rosario windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby El Rosario spotsUse the map to switch beaches when crowd, wind, or tide changes the call.Open page

Surf Score by Month

Score reflects overall surf quality each month — combining peak season activity, water temperature, and crowd levels.

Monthly Breakdown

January

50
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

February

44
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

March

19
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

19
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

May

37
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

87
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking2

July

100
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking2

August

87
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking2

September

37
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

October

19
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

November

19
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

December

44
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

Dawn Patrol vs Afternoon Sessions

Dawn Patrol

  • Typically glassier conditions before onshore winds build
  • Smaller crowds, especially on weekdays
  • Water is coolest in the early morning — bring a thicker wetsuit
  • Best for beach breaks and exposed reef setups in El Rosario

Afternoon Sessions

  • Onshore winds can create chop, but swell is often more consistent
  • Higher crowds on popular beaches, especially weekends
  • Water temperature is warmer by afternoon
  • Sunset sessions can be magic when winds die down

Top Surf Spots in El Rosario

Casas
advanced

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug

Punta Baja
advanced

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb

Punta San Antonio
advanced

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug