Best Santa Rosalillita surf window today: tide and conditions

Santa Rosalillita's best surf window today is 2:30 AM-3:30 AM, with rising tide, 13 mph wind, and 4.7 ft swell; tide in range, offshore winds, good swell angle. Punta Cono is the top pick at 3.6 ft.

Live surf planning

Plan around the live conditions

Best time to surf Santa Rosalillita this week

November rates 38/100 for Santa Rosalillita. Santa Rosalillita is between peak-season windows; January is the historical peak if this week's surf report looks marginal.

Match the surf report

Now: falling tide, 6 mph wind, and 3.6 ft swell. Confirm them in the live surf report first.

Check today's Millers Landing surf report
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Seasonal pattern in November

November

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

Next steps

Turn Santa Rosalillita'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 Millers Landing surf reportStart with the live wave height, wind, tide, and board call before committing.Open pageFind the best current Santa Rosalillita windowCompare the city's current forecast and spot list against the seasonal pattern.Open pageCompare nearby Santa Rosalillita 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 peaking6

February

88
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking6

March

38
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

38
Water temp~64°F
Wetsuit3/2mm
CrowdsLow-Moderate
Beaches peaking0

December

88
Water temp~55°F
Wetsuit4/3mm
CrowdsModerate
Beaches peaking6

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 Rosalillita

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 Rosalillita

Millers Landing
intermediate

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb

Puerto San Andres
advanced

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb

Punta Cono
advanced

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb

Punta Maria
intermediate

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb

Punta Ositos
advanced

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb

Punta Rosarito (The Wall)
intermediate

Peak: Dec, Jan, Feb