Best Rosarito surf window today: tide and conditions

Rosarito's best surf window today is 2:30 PM-3:30 PM, with rising tide, 3 mph wind, and 3.8 ft swell; tide in range, light winds, good swell angle. Las Gaviotas is the top pick at 5.2 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Rosarito this week

September rates 78/100 for Rosarito. 4 of 6 local beaches are in peak season; November is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 1 mph wind, and 3.9 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Las Gaviotas surf report
78
GOOD

Seasonal pattern in September

September

4 of 6 beaches are in peak season right now. Peak month: November.

Next steps

Turn Rosarito'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 Las Gaviotas surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Rosarito windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Rosarito 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

90
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking4

February

70
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking4

March

30
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

April

13
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

May

8
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

18
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

July

30
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

August

48
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking1

September

78
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking4

October

93
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking4

November

100
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking4

December

100
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking4

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 Rosarito

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 Rosarito

Las Gaviotas
intermediatemoderate

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Marisol
intermediate

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Marisol North Point
advanced

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Rauls
intermediate

Peak: Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Rosarito
advancedmoderate

Peak: Jun, Jul, Aug