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Level 5/10

Rosarito Pier

Rosarito, Mexico
🌀Strong rips👥Crowded

Rosarito Pier is a consistent beach break near the iconic pier in Rosarito, offering reliable peaks when winter swells push through. Its easy access from Tijuana and proximity to town amenities make it a popular choice for casual surf sessions.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
22
Poor
0.6m@11s
10km/h
Thu6
30
Poor
0.5m@14s
8km/h
Fri7
29
Poor
0.8m@15s
10km/h
Sat8
30
Poor
0.9m@17s
10km/h
Sun9
32
Poor
0.9m@16s
10km/h
Mon10
30
Poor
0.9m@15s
11km/h
Tue11
27
Poor
0.7m@14s
10km/h
Wed12
25
Poor
0.8m@13s
11km/h
Thu13
25
Poor
0.8m@15s
12km/h
Fri14
30
Poor
0.9m@16s
11km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 10 km/h · Tide at 6am (0.9m)
Swell
0.6m
W(264°)
Score: 2/25
Period
11s
Medium period swell
Score: 8/25
Wind
10km/h
WNW(287°)
Score: 9/25
Weather
22°C
0.0mm72%
First light 5:35amSunrise 6:05amSunset 7:42pmLast light 8:12pm
Secondary0.4mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:35–11:28am · through lowStrike window: 4:29–8:12pm · droppingIdeal tide: mid
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2m1.0
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swell
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12g16
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11g12
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4g7
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tidem
1:22am1.3m
6:45am0.9m
1:57pm1.9m
9:47pm0.8m
3:50am1.2m
7:30am1.1m
3:06pm2.0m
6:18am1.3m
4:23pm2.1m
7:22am1.4m
5:34pm2.2m
1:18am0.2m
8:00am1.5m
12:00pm1.2m
6:30pm2.4m
2:01am0.1m
8:30am1.6m
1:02pm1.0m
7:23pm2.4m
2:40am0.0m
9:03am1.7m
1:54pm0.9m
8:10pm2.5m
3:16am0.0m
9:33am1.8m
2:43pm0.8m
8:54pm2.5m
3:50am0.1m
10:07am1.9m
3:30pm0.8m
9:36pm2.3m
4:21am0.2m
10:40am1.9m
Ideal tide (from tide preference)Strike windowNight

Tide times today

1:22 am
High tide - 1.34m
6:45 am
Low tide - 0.95m
1:57 pm
High tide - 1.95m
9:47 pm
Low tide - 0.80m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

22
Poor
Components
Swell Direction12/25
Swell Size2/25
Swell Period8/25
Wind9/25
Raw Score31/100
Adjustments
📉 Undersized Swell-9
🚫 Undersized Capmax 30
Adjusted Score22/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score22
👥 Summer Break

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (285°)
Direction range
270° - 300°
Size range
0.9m - 2.4m
Ideal size
1.9m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 120°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid

Water temp

17°C

Wetsuit

3/2mm fullsuit

Difficulty

5/10

Crowd level

6/10

👥 Summer Break (Jul 15Aug 31) — expect extra crowds

Access: Easy access in Rosarito. Near pier.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Rosarito Pier?

Rosarito Pier works best on a mid tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Rosarito Pier?

Offshore wind at Rosarito Pier blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 120° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Rosarito Pier?

Rosarito Pier wants WNW swell (270° to 300°) between 0.9m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Rosarito Pier?

The main season at Rosarito Pier is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Oct, Apr. Winter NW swells. Near pier.

How do I get to Rosarito Pier?

Fly into TIJ, then allow about 25 minutes by road. Easy access in Rosarito. Near pier.

What kind of wave is Rosarito Pier?

Rosarito Pier is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 5/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Oct, Apr

Winter NW swells. Near pier.

Getting There

Airport
TIJ
Drive time
25 min
Data quality
verified

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