Best Santa Rosaliíta surf window today: tide and conditions

Santa Rosaliíta's best surf window today starts with the live report: check tide, wind, and swell before you drive.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Santa Rosaliíta this week

November rates 37/100 for Santa Rosaliíta. Santa Rosaliíta is between peak-season windows; January is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Use the surf report first, then treat this seasonal guide as the tiebreaker for which Santa Rosaliíta spot and window to choose.

Check today's Punta Santa Rosalillita surf report
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Seasonal pattern in November

November

Santa Rosaliíta is between peak seasons right now. Peak month: January.

Next steps

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

100
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

February

87
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking1

March

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

April

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

May

0
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

June

0
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

July

0
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

August

0
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsHigh
Beaches peaking0

September

0
Water temp~72°F
WetsuitSpring suit
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

October

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

November

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

December

87
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 Santa Rosaliíta

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 Santa Rosaliíta

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Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb